US Bridges

Moreland Ave.Us 23 over South River

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 11 MI SW of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900230

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
34,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moreland Ave.Us 23 over South River is a concrete tee beam carrying Moreland Ave.Us 23 over South River in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 49 years old, older 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 34,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,315 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMoreland Ave.Us 23
CrossesSouth River
Location11 MI SW of Decatur
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68035, -84.34609
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,100 (2024)
Projected traffic54,315 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moreland Ave.Us 23 over South River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Moreland Ave.Us 23 over South River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Moreland Ave.Us 23 over South River carry?

About 34,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moreland Ave.Us 23 over South River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Moreland Ave.Us 23 over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.