US Bridges

Parsons Road over Johns Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012153680

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,630
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsons Road over Johns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parsons Road over Johns 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesParsons Road
CrossesJohns Creek
Location6 MI SE of Alpharetta
RouteCounty Highway 79
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.04575, -84.19551
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,630 (2024)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2035
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$16 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parsons Road over Johns Creek built?

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

What condition is Parsons Road over Johns 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 Parsons Road over Johns Creek carry?

About 7,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parsons Road over Johns Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Parsons Road over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.