US Bridges

Norcross Street over Hog Waller Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · In Roswell · Structure no. 000000012103090

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norcross Street over Hog Waller Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norcross Street over Hog Waller Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 74 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 5 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,115 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorcross Street
CrossesHog Waller Creek
LocationIn Roswell
RouteCity Street 9405
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02616, -84.35213
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2024)
Projected traffic17,115 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norcross Street over Hog Waller Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Norcross Street over Hog Waller 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Norcross Street over Hog Waller Creek carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Norcross Street over Hog Waller Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Norcross Street over Hog Waller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.