US Bridges

Cascade-Palmetto R over Deep Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 7.5 Miles North of Fairbu · Structure no. 000000012153240

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cascade-Palmetto R over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cascade-Palmetto R over Deep Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,010 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCascade-Palmetto R
CrossesDeep Creek
Location7.5 Miles North of Fairbu
RouteState Highway 70
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.66446, -84.64064
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,610 (2024)
Projected traffic8,010 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cascade-Palmetto R over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cascade-Palmetto R over Deep 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 Cascade-Palmetto R over Deep Creek carry?

About 7,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cascade-Palmetto R over Deep Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cascade-Palmetto R over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.