US Bridges

Wood Road over Chicken Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012150140

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Road over Chicken Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Wood Road over Chicken Creek Trib 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWood Road
CrossesChicken Creek Trib
Location5 MI NW of Alpharetta
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.13838, -84.33404
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Road over Chicken Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Wood 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wood Road over Chicken Creek Trib carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wood 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 18 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Road over Chicken Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.