US Bridges

Burdette Road over Morning Creek Trib

GoodPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · 4 MI E of Union City · Structure no. 000000012150730

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burdette Road over Morning Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Burdette Road over Morning Creek Trib in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBurdette Road
CrossesMorning Creek Trib
Location4 MI E of Union City
RouteCounty Highway 575
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59533, -84.4864
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burdette Road over Morning Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burdette Road over Morning Creek Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Burdette Road over Morning Creek Trib carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burdette Road over Morning Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Burdette Road over Morning Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.