US Bridges

Westside Pkwy over Foe Killer Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 2.7 Miles South of Alphar · Structure no. 000000012153310

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,920
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westside Pkwy over Foe Killer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westside Pkwy over Foe Killer Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,370 by 2031. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWestside Pkwy
CrossesFoe Killer Creek
Location2.7 Miles South of Alphar
RouteCounty Highway 9407
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.04338, -84.32097
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,920 (2024)
Projected traffic32,370 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westside Pkwy over Foe Killer Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westside Pkwy over Foe Killer 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Westside Pkwy over Foe Killer Creek carry?

About 9,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westside Pkwy over Foe Killer Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Westside Pkwy over Foe Killer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.