US Bridges

Buice Road over Johns Creek

GoodPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012150260

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buice Road over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Buice Road over Johns Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,585 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBuice Road
CrossesJohns Creek
Location6 MI SE of Alpharetta
RouteCounty Highway 111
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.01626, -84.2113
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2024)
Projected traffic9,585 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buice Road over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buice Road over Johns 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Buice Road over Johns Creek carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buice Road over Johns Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Buice Road over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.