US Bridges

Atlanta Highway over Big Creek

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SW of Flowery Br · Structure no. 000000013900080

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Mixed Types
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlanta Highway over Big Creek is a concrete mixed types carrying Atlanta Highway over Big Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 94 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,780 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAtlanta Highway
CrossesBig Creek
Location2.5 MI SW of Flowery Br
RouteState Highway 13
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.15636, -83.95343
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMixed Types
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2024)
Projected traffic12,780 by 2032
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlanta Highway over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Atlanta Highway over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Atlanta Highway over Big Creek carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Atlanta Highway over Big Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Atlanta Highway over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.