US Bridges

US 23 / SR 42 over Conley Creek

Fair

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.20 MI S Dekalb CO LN · Structure no. 000000006300110

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 / SR 42 over Conley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 / SR 42 over Conley Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 75 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,795 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 23 / SR 42
CrossesConley Creek
Location0.20 MI S Dekalb CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.64598, -84.32742
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2024)
Projected traffic21,795 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 / SR 42 over Conley Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 23 / SR 42 over Conley 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 US 23 / SR 42 over Conley Creek carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 23 / SR 42 over Conley Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 / SR 42 over Conley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.