US Bridges

Spalding Drive over Ball Mill Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Roswell · Structure no. 000000012150300

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,906
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spalding Drive over Ball Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spalding Drive over Ball Mill Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,655 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpalding Drive
CrossesBall Mill Creek
Location4 MI SE of Roswell
RouteCounty Highway 138
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97865, -84.321
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2024)
Projected traffic8,655 by 2032
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spalding Drive over Ball Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spalding Drive over Ball Mill 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 Spalding Drive over Ball Mill Creek carry?

About 7,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spalding Drive over Ball Mill Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Spalding Drive over Ball Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.