US Bridges

Cascade Road over Branch of Utoy Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 9 MI W of Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012154090

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,590
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cascade Road over Branch of Utoy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cascade Road over Branch of Utoy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,885 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCascade Road
CrossesBranch of Utoy Creek
Location9 MI W of Atlanta
RouteCity Street 4176
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73365, -84.54752
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,590 (2024)
Projected traffic9,885 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cascade Road over Branch of Utoy Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cascade Road over Branch of Utoy 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 Cascade Road over Branch of Utoy Creek carry?

About 7,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cascade Road over Branch of Utoy Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Cascade Road over Branch of Utoy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.