Beecher Street over Utoy Creek
FairFulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103860
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beecher Street over Utoy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beecher Street over Utoy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,340 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beecher Street over Utoy Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beecher Street over Utoy 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Beecher Street over Utoy Creek carry?
About 3,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Beecher Street over Utoy Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Beecher Street over Utoy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.