US Bridges

Great Southwest Py over North Utoy Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 10.5 MI W of Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012151030

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great Southwest Py over North Utoy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Great Southwest Py over North Utoy Creek 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreat Southwest Py
CrossesNorth Utoy Creek
Location10.5 MI W of Atlanta
RouteCounty Highway 1277
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74363, -84.56829
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Great Southwest Py over North Utoy Creek built?

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

What condition is Great Southwest Py over North Utoy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Great Southwest Py over North Utoy Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Great Southwest Py over North Utoy Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Great Southwest Py over North Utoy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.