Birmingham Road over Chicken Creek Trib
FairPosted for loadFulton County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012150030
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,310
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birmingham Road over Chicken Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Birmingham Road over Chicken Creek Trib in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 64 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 8,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,640 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birmingham Road over Chicken Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Birmingham Road over Chicken Creek Trib 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 2023.
How much traffic does Birmingham Road over Chicken Creek Trib carry?
About 8,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Birmingham Road over Chicken Creek Trib?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Birmingham Road over Chicken Creek Trib?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.