US Bridges

Barnwell Road over Hogan Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 6.3 MI S of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012102900

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,480
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnwell Road over Hogan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barnwell Road over Hogan Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 69 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 9,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,635 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBarnwell Road
CrossesHogan Creek
Location6.3 MI S of Alpharetta
RouteCity Street 9479
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.98792, -84.26503
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,480 (2024)
Projected traffic13,635 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$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnwell Road over Hogan Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Barnwell Road over Hogan 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 Barnwell Road over Hogan Creek carry?

About 9,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barnwell Road over Hogan Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Barnwell Road over Hogan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.