US Bridges

Glenwood Ave. over Sugar Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.6 MI S of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900500

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Ave. over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Glenwood Ave. over Sugar Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,165 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGlenwood Ave.
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2.6 MI S of Decatur
RouteState Highway 260
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.7398, -84.32716
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic21,165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood Ave. over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenwood Ave. over Sugar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Glenwood Ave. over Sugar Creek carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Ave. over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Glenwood Ave. over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.