US Bridges

South Fulton Pkwy. over Cedar Branch

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000012153000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Fulton Pkwy. over Cedar Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Fulton Pkwy. over Cedar Branch in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,740 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2030. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSouth Fulton Pkwy.
CrossesCedar Branch
Location4 MI W of Palmetto
RouteState Highway 70
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.56724, -84.71622
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,740 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Fulton Pkwy. over Cedar Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Fulton Pkwy. over Cedar Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does South Fulton Pkwy. over Cedar Branch carry?

About 5,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South Fulton Pkwy. over Cedar Branch?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns South Fulton Pkwy. over Cedar Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.