Herndon Road over Bear Creek
GoodFulton County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Fairburn · Structure no. 000000012150840
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,047
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Herndon Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Herndon Road over Bear Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 2,047 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 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Herndon Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Herndon Road over Bear 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Herndon Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Herndon Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Herndon Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.