US Bridges

Mansell Road (ebl) over Big Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In South Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012152600

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
15,105
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mansell Road (ebl) over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mansell Road (ebl) over Big Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 15,105 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,120 by 2031. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMansell Road (ebl)
CrossesBig Creek
LocationIn South Alpharetta
RouteCity Street 9486
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0375, -84.30299
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,105 (2024)
Projected traffic30,120 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mansell Road (ebl) over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mansell Road (ebl) over Big 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mansell Road (ebl) over Big Creek carry?

About 15,105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mansell Road (ebl) over Big Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mansell Road (ebl) over Big Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.