US Bridges

Rivertown Road over King Branch

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Fairburn · Structure no. 000000012102680

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rivertown Road over King Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Rivertown Road over King Branch in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,925 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRivertown Road
CrossesKing Branch
Location1 MI W of Fairburn
RouteCounty Highway 9378
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.57018, -84.58974
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic5,925 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rivertown Road over King Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Rivertown Road over King Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rivertown Road over King Branch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rivertown Road over King Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rivertown Road over King Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.