Birmingham HWY over Chicken Creek
GoodFulton County, Georgia · 4.7 MI NW of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012106980
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,090
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birmingham HWY over Chicken Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Birmingham HWY over Chicken Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 7,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,720 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birmingham HWY over Chicken Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birmingham HWY over Chicken 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Birmingham HWY over Chicken Creek carry?
About 7,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Birmingham HWY over Chicken Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Birmingham HWY over Chicken Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.