US Bridges

Southridge Pkway over Sullivan Creek

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · NW Forest Park E of I-285 · Structure no. 000000006350370

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southridge Pkway over Sullivan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Southridge Pkway over Sullivan Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouthridge Pkway
CrossesSullivan Creek
LocationNW Forest Park E of I-285
RouteCounty Highway 2258
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61466, -84.42268
Functional classUrban Local

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 adequacy8: Equal 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 length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Southridge Pkway over Sullivan Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southridge Pkway 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 Southridge Pkway over Sullivan Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Southridge Pkway over Sullivan Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Southridge Pkway over Sullivan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.