US Bridges

Oakley Ind Blvd. over Broadanax Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Fairburn · Structure no. 000000012151170

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakley Ind Blvd. over Broadanax Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oakley Ind Blvd. over Broadanax 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,025 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOakley Ind Blvd.
CrossesBroadanax Creek
Location3 MI SE of Fairburn
RouteCounty Highway 1505
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.55657, -84.53569
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2024)
Projected traffic8,025 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakley Ind Blvd. over Broadanax Creek built?

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

What condition is Oakley Ind Blvd. over Broadanax 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Oakley Ind Blvd. over Broadanax Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakley Ind Blvd. over Broadanax Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Oakley Ind Blvd. over Broadanax Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.