US Bridges

Oakley Int. Blvd. over Trickum Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Fairburn · Structure no. 000000012152810

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,906
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakley Int. Blvd. over Trickum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakley Int. Blvd. over Trickum Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOakley Int. Blvd.
CrossesTrickum Creek
Location4 MI S of Fairburn
RouteCounty Highway 4187
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.54614, -84.55544
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakley Int. Blvd. over Trickum Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakley Int. Blvd. over Trickum 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Oakley Int. Blvd. over Trickum Creek carry?

About 7,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakley Int. Blvd. over Trickum Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Oakley Int. Blvd. over Trickum Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.