US Bridges

Forest Parkway over Sullivan Creek

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · NW Forest Park E of I-285 · Structure no. 000000006350360

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Parkway over Sullivan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Parkway over Sullivan Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 36 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,285 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesForest Parkway
CrossesSullivan Creek
LocationNW Forest Park E of I-285
RouteCounty Highway 9076
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61809, -84.42497
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic12,285 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Forest Parkway over Sullivan Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Forest Parkway over Sullivan 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Parkway over Sullivan Creek carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forest Parkway over Sullivan Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Forest Parkway over Sullivan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.