US Bridges

Brandon Mill Road over Marsh Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Roswell · Structure no. 000000012150340

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,906
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandon Mill Road over Marsh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brandon Mill Road over Marsh Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 85 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 6 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 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,115 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrandon Mill Road
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location6 MI S of Roswell
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94754, -84.38726
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2024)
Projected traffic8,115 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Brandon Mill Road over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Brandon Mill Road over Marsh Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brandon Mill Road over Marsh Creek carry?

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

How long is Brandon Mill Road over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Brandon Mill Road over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.