Memorial Drive over Shoal Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900380
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Memorial Drive over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Memorial Drive over Shoal Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,110 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Memorial Drive over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Memorial Drive over Shoal 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 Shoal Creek carry?
About 27,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Memorial Drive over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Memorial Drive over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.