US Bridges

Brownlee Road over Utoy Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In West Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012152870

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,760
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownlee Road over Utoy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brownlee Road over Utoy 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrownlee Road
CrossesUtoy Creek
LocationIn West Atlanta
RouteCity Street 2856
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74474, -84.4971
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (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$510,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownlee Road over Utoy Creek built?

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

What condition is Brownlee Road over Utoy 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 2024.

How much traffic does Brownlee Road over Utoy Creek carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brownlee Road over Utoy Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Brownlee Road over Utoy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.