US Bridges

High Point Road over Deep Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In NW Corner Union City · Structure no. 000000012150710

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Point Road over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying High Point Road over Deep Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHigh Point Road
CrossesDeep Creek
LocationIn NW Corner Union City
RouteCounty Highway 562
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59967, -84.5761
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 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 width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 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 High Point Road over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is High Point Road over Deep 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does High Point Road over Deep Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is High Point 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 28 ft wide.

Who owns High Point Road over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.