US Bridges

Oakley Road over Broadanax Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · City of South Fulton · Structure no. 000000012150770

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,650
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakley Road over Broadanax Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Oakley Road over Broadanax Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,995 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOakley Road
CrossesBroadanax Creek
LocationCity of South Fulton
RouteCounty Highway 614
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.55533, -84.53073
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic4,650 (2024)
Projected traffic4,995 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakley Road over Broadanax Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakley Road over Broadanax 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Oakley Road over Broadanax Creek carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oakley Road over Broadanax Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Oakley Road over Broadanax Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.