US Bridges

Waters Road over Long Indian Creek

GoodPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012150240

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,670
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waters Road over Long Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Waters Road over Long Indian Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWaters Road
CrossesLong Indian Creek
Location3 MI SE of Alpharetta
RouteCounty Highway 103
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.03942, -84.25764
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 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 width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,670 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waters Road over Long Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waters Road over Long Indian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Waters Road over Long Indian Creek carry?

About 8,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Waters Road over Long Indian Creek?

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 Waters Road over Long Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.