US Bridges

US 19 / SR 400 over Big Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 9.1 MI N of I-285 · Structure no. 000000012101270

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
159,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 / SR 400 over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 / SR 400 over Big Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 56 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 159,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 229,995 by 2030. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19 / SR 400
CrossesBig Creek
Location9.1 MI N of I-285
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.03379, -84.31555
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.9 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159,000 (2024)
Projected traffic229,995 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 / SR 400 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 19 / SR 400 over Big 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 / SR 400 over Big Creek carry?

About 159,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 19 / SR 400 over Big Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 / SR 400 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.