Wilkerson Mill Rd. over Little Bear Creek
FairPosted for loadFulton County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000012150600
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilkerson Mill Rd. over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Wilkerson Mill Rd. over Little Bear 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilkerson Mill Rd. over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wilkerson Mill Rd. over Little 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Wilkerson Mill Rd. over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wilkerson Mill Rd. over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wilkerson Mill Rd. over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.