US Bridges

Winward Pkwy. over Big Creek Tributary

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In Alpharetta C. L. · Structure no. 000000012152860

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,810
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winward Pkwy. over Big Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winward Pkwy. over Big Creek Tributary 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 7,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,785 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWinward Pkwy.
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
LocationIn Alpharetta C. L.
RouteCounty Highway 2233
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.09246, -84.2241
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,810 (2024)
Projected traffic19,785 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$870,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Winward Pkwy. over Big Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Winward Pkwy. over Big Creek Tributary 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 2023.

How much traffic does Winward Pkwy. over Big Creek Tributary carry?

About 7,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winward Pkwy. over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Winward Pkwy. over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.