Riverside Road over Big Creek
FairPosted for loadFulton County, Georgia · In South Roswell · Structure no. 000000012103040
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Road over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Riverside Road over Big Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,365 by 2030. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Road over Big 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 Riverside Road over Big Creek carry?
About 12,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Road over Big Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.