US Bridges

Hembree Road over Foe Killer Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 2 Miles SW of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012153320

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hembree Road over Foe Killer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hembree Road 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,115 by 2031. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHembree Road
CrossesFoe Killer Creek
Location2 Miles SW of Alpharetta
RouteCounty Highway 9430
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.06106, -84.33057
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic8,115 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$557,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hembree Road over Foe Killer Creek built?

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

What condition is Hembree Road 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 Hembree Road over Foe Killer Creek carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hembree Road over Foe Killer Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hembree Road over Foe Killer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.