US Bridges

Bethsaida Road over Morning Creek Trib.

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 3.4 Miles East of Union C · Structure no. 000000012153440

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,680
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethsaida Road over Morning Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethsaida Road over Morning Creek Trib. in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,130 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBethsaida Road
CrossesMorning Creek Trib.
Location3.4 Miles East of Union C
RouteCounty Highway 9104
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.56008, -84.50146
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,680 (2024)
Projected traffic8,130 by 2030
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

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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethsaida Road over Morning Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethsaida Road over Morning Creek Trib. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bethsaida Road over Morning Creek Trib. carry?

About 5,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethsaida Road over Morning Creek Trib.?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bethsaida Road over Morning Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.