US Bridges

Dunwoody Club Dr. over Ball Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 7.2 MI S of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012102930

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,680
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunwoody Club Dr. over Ball Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dunwoody Club Dr. over Ball Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 8,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,245 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDunwoody Club Dr.
CrossesBall Creek
Location7.2 MI S of Alpharetta
RouteCounty Highway 9387
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96718, -84.32471
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,680 (2024)
Projected traffic10,245 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunwoody Club Dr. over Ball Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunwoody Club Dr. over Ball Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dunwoody Club Dr. over Ball Creek carry?

About 8,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dunwoody Club Dr. over Ball Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dunwoody Club Dr. over Ball Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.