US Bridges

New Bullpen Road over Little River

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · Fulton-Cherokee County Li · Structure no. 000000012151060

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,970
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Bullpen Road over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying New Bullpen Road over Little River in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5,970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,095 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNew Bullpen Road
CrossesLittle River
LocationFulton-Cherokee County Li
RouteCounty Highway 1322
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.17889, -84.33696
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,970 (2024)
Projected traffic7,095 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Bullpen Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Bullpen Road over Little River 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 2023.

How much traffic does New Bullpen Road over Little River carry?

About 5,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Bullpen Road over Little River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns New Bullpen Road over Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.