US Bridges

Cascade Road over South Utoy Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 6.8 MI W of Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100910

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cascade Road over South Utoy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cascade Road over South Utoy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 88,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,095 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCascade Road
CrossesSouth Utoy Creek
Location6.8 MI W of Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9053
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72305, -84.50351
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,300 (2024)
Projected traffic43,095 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$852,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cascade Road over South Utoy Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cascade Road over South Utoy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Cascade Road over South Utoy Creek carry?

About 88,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cascade Road over South Utoy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Cascade Road over South Utoy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.