US Bridges

Turner Hill Road over Forest Lake Branch

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SE of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008901240

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner Hill Road over Forest Lake Branch is a steel culvert carrying Turner Hill Road over Forest Lake Branch in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesTurner Hill Road
CrossesForest Lake Branch
Location2.5 MI SE of Lithonia
RouteCity Street 9338
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.67677, -84.09073
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2024)
Projected traffic2,490 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner Hill Road over Forest Lake Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner Hill Road over Forest Lake Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Turner Hill Road over Forest Lake Branch carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Turner Hill Road over Forest Lake Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Turner Hill Road over Forest Lake Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.