US Bridges

Kimberly Mill Road over Kimberly Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Union City · Structure no. 000000012151020

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimberly Mill Road over Kimberly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kimberly Mill Road over Kimberly Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKimberly Mill Road
CrossesKimberly Creek
Location3 MI E of Union City
RouteCounty Highway 1099
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.57049, -84.49067
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$645,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kimberly Mill Road over Kimberly Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimberly Mill Road over Kimberly 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kimberly Mill Road over Kimberly Creek carry?

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

How long is Kimberly Mill Road over Kimberly Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Kimberly Mill Road over Kimberly Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.