US Bridges

Hutchens Road over Poole Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 2 M W of Hapeville · Structure no. 000000012103850

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hutchens Road over Poole Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hutchens Road over Poole Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHutchens Road
CrossesPoole Creek
Location2 M W of Hapeville
RouteCity Street 9112
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.66804, -84.36482
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2024)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hutchens Road over Poole Creek built?

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

What condition is Hutchens Road over Poole 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hutchens Road over Poole Creek carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hutchens Road over Poole Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Hutchens Road over Poole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.