US Bridges

Fulton Industrial over Sandy Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012153280

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Industrial over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fulton Industrial over Sandy 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 23,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,380 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFulton Industrial
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteState Highway 70
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78175, -84.50867
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,200 (2024)
Projected traffic16,380 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulton Industrial over Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is Fulton Industrial over Sandy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fulton Industrial over Sandy Creek carry?

About 23,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Industrial over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Industrial over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.