US Bridges

Bell Road over Cauley Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 9 MI E of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012153670

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,220
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Road over Cauley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Road over Cauley Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2036. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBell Road
CrossesCauley Creek
Location9 MI E of Alpharetta
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.03782, -84.14837
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,220 (2024)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10.7 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Road over Cauley Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Road over Cauley 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bell Road over Cauley Creek carry?

About 9,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bell Road over Cauley Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Road over Cauley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.