US Bridges

Koweta Road over Deep Creek

GoodPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Fairburn · Structure no. 000000012150630

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,540
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Koweta Road over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Koweta Road over Deep Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKoweta Road
CrossesDeep Creek
Location3 MI N of Fairburn
RouteCounty Highway 9381
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61103, -84.5802
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Koweta Road over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Koweta Road over Deep 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Koweta Road over Deep Creek carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Koweta Road over Deep Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Koweta Road over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.