US Bridges

Powers Ferry Road over Nancy Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012153920

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,840
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powers Ferry Road over Nancy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Powers Ferry Road over Nancy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2037. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPowers Ferry Road
CrossesNancy Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCounty Highway 9243
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86776, -84.3929
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,840 (2024)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$15.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powers Ferry Road over Nancy Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powers Ferry Road over Nancy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Powers Ferry Road over Nancy Creek carry?

About 5,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Powers Ferry Road over Nancy Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Powers Ferry Road over Nancy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.