Rock Chapel Road over Swift Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 3.0 MI NE of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008900330
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rock Chapel Road over Swift Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rock Chapel Road over Swift Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 30,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,725 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rock Chapel Road over Swift Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Rock Chapel Road over Swift 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Rock Chapel Road over Swift Creek carry?
About 30,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rock Chapel Road over Swift Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Rock Chapel Road over Swift Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.