Woodruff Road over Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadFulton County, Georgia · 7 MI NW of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000012150450
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodruff Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woodruff Road over Bear Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woodruff Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woodruff Road over Bear 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Woodruff Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Woodruff Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Woodruff Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.