US Bridges

Powers Ferry RD over Long Island Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 1.3 MI N of Mt Paron Road · Structure no. 000000012104510

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,670
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powers Ferry RD over Long Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powers Ferry RD over Long Island Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,825 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPowers Ferry RD
CrossesLong Island Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Mt Paron Road
RouteCounty Highway 9247
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89552, -84.41102
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,670 (2024)
Projected traffic6,825 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powers Ferry RD over Long Island Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Powers Ferry RD over Long Island 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Powers Ferry RD over Long Island Creek carry?

About 4,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Powers Ferry RD over Long Island Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Powers Ferry RD over Long Island Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.