US Bridges

Rucker Road over Foe Killer Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 1.9 MI W of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012153800

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rucker Road over Foe Killer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rucker Road over Foe Killer Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,785 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRucker Road
CrossesFoe Killer Creek
Location1.9 MI W of Alpharetta
RouteCounty Highway 9410
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.07552, -84.32761
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2024)
Projected traffic25,785 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$6 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rucker Road over Foe Killer Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rucker Road over Foe Killer 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rucker Road over Foe Killer Creek carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rucker Road over Foe Killer Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m).

Who owns Rucker Road over Foe Killer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.