US Bridges

South Fulton Parkw over Bear Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 4.8 Miles West of Fairbur · Structure no. 000000012153160

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,922
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Fulton Parkw over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Fulton Parkw over Bear Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 32,922 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2031. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Fulton Parkw
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.8 Miles West of Fairbur
RouteCounty Highway 2043
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.57236, -84.68876
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,922 (2024)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$873,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Fulton Parkw over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Fulton Parkw over Bear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does South Fulton Parkw over Bear Creek carry?

About 32,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Fulton Parkw over Bear Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns South Fulton Parkw over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.