US Bridges

Butner Road over Deep Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 6.4 MI NW Union City · Structure no. 000000012152710

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,730
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butner Road over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butner Road over Deep Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,655 by 2031. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesButner Road
CrossesDeep Creek
Location6.4 MI NW Union City
RouteCounty Highway 9069
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6497, -84.62924
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2024)
Projected traffic2,655 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butner Road over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butner Road over Deep 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Butner Road over Deep Creek carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Butner Road over Deep Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Butner Road over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.