US Bridges

Douglas Road over Caney Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In City Limits of Alphare · Structure no. 000000012153410

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Road over Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Douglas Road over Caney Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,895 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDouglas Road
CrossesCaney Creek
LocationIn City Limits of Alphare
RouteCity Street 64
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.07748, -84.20639
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2024)
Projected traffic14,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

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$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Douglas Road over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglas Road over Caney 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Douglas Road over Caney Creek carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Douglas Road over Caney Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Douglas Road over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.