US Bridges

Butner Road over Wolf Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 7.3 MI N of Union City · Structure no. 000000012102730

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,480
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butner Road over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Butner Road over Wolf Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,265 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesButner Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location7.3 MI N of Union City
RouteCounty Highway 9069
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.65731, -84.55599
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,480 (2024)
Projected traffic8,265 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butner Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butner Road over Wolf 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Butner Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 5,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Butner Road over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Butner Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.