Petersburg Road over Bear Creek
FairFulton County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000012150920
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Petersburg Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Petersburg Road over Bear Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Petersburg Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Petersburg Road over Bear 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Petersburg Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Petersburg Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Petersburg Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.