US Bridges

Ben Hill Road over Temple Grove Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 6 MI NE of Fairburn · Structure no. 000000012153100

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben Hill Road over Temple Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ben Hill Road over Temple Grove Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBen Hill Road
CrossesTemple Grove Creek
Location6 MI NE of Fairburn
RouteCounty Highway 539
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.64686, -84.51803
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$326,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ben Hill Road over Temple Grove Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ben Hill Road over Temple Grove 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ben Hill Road over Temple Grove Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ben Hill Road over Temple Grove Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ben Hill Road over Temple Grove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.