Buffington Road over Shannon Creek
GoodFulton County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Union City · Structure no. 000000012153610
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,170
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buffington Road over Shannon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buffington Road over Shannon Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buffington Road over Shannon Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buffington Road over Shannon 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Buffington Road over Shannon Creek carry?
About 9,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Buffington Road over Shannon Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Buffington Road over Shannon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.