US Bridges

State Bridge Road over Johns Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 6.2 MI SE of Alpharett · Structure no. 000000012152850

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Bridge Road over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Bridge Road over Johns Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 31,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,910 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Bridge Road
CrossesJohns Creek
Location6.2 MI SE of Alpharett
RouteCounty Highway 119
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02704, -84.20258
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,700 (2024)
Projected traffic47,910 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Bridge Road over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Bridge Road over Johns 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Bridge Road over Johns Creek carry?

About 31,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Bridge Road over Johns Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns State Bridge Road over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.