US Bridges

Mcginnis Ferry Roa over Caney Creek

GoodPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · 5.7 MI E of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012102870

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcginnis Ferry Roa over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Mcginnis Ferry Roa over Caney Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMcginnis Ferry Roa
CrossesCaney Creek
Location5.7 MI E of Alpharetta
RouteCity Street 2564
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.08771, -84.19453
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcginnis Ferry Roa over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcginnis Ferry Roa over Caney 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mcginnis Ferry Roa over Caney Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcginnis Ferry Roa over Caney Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mcginnis Ferry Roa over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.