US Bridges

Scarbrough Road over Wolf Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Union City · Structure no. 000000012150680

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scarbrough Road over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Scarbrough Road over Wolf Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 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).

Location

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CarriesScarbrough Road
CrossesWolf Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Union City
RouteCounty Highway 552
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62786, -84.54149
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scarbrough Road over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scarbrough Road over Wolf 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 Scarbrough Road over Wolf Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scarbrough Road over Wolf 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 Scarbrough Road over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.