Cascade-Palmetto over Bear Creek
GoodFulton County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000012100870
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cascade-Palmetto over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cascade-Palmetto over Bear Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,295 by 2031. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cascade-Palmetto over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cascade-Palmetto over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Cascade-Palmetto over Bear Creek carry?
About 7,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Cascade-Palmetto over Bear Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Cascade-Palmetto over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.