Flat Shoals Road over Cobbs Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900410
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flat Shoals Road over Cobbs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flat Shoals Road over Cobbs Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 31,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,250 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Flat Shoals Road over Cobbs Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flat Shoals Road over Cobbs 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Flat Shoals Road over Cobbs Creek carry?
About 31,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Flat Shoals Road over Cobbs Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Flat Shoals Road over Cobbs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.