US Bridges

Bell Road over Chattahoochee River Trib

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 9 MI E of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012154360

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Road over Chattahoochee River Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Road over Chattahoochee River Trib in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,275 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBell Road
CrossesChattahoochee River Trib
Location9 MI E of Alpharetta
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.04608, -84.13782
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2024)
Projected traffic13,275 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Road over Chattahoochee River Trib built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Road over Chattahoochee River Trib 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 Chattahoochee River Trib carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bell Road over Chattahoochee River Trib?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Road over Chattahoochee River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.