Birmingham Road over Little River
FairPosted for loadFulton County, Georgia · Fulton-Cherokee CO Line · Structure no. 000000012151510
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,259
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birmingham Road over Little River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Birmingham Road over Little River in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birmingham Road over Little River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birmingham 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 Birmingham Road over Little River carry?
About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Birmingham Road over Little River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Birmingham Road over Little River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.