Memorial Drive over Indian Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 6.2 MI E of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900090
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Memorial Drive over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Memorial Drive over Indian Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 93 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 5 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 40,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,810 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Memorial Drive over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Memorial Drive over Indian 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Memorial Drive over Indian Creek carry?
About 40,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Memorial Drive over Indian Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns Memorial Drive over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.