Flakes Mill Road over Clarks Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 9 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901270
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,470
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flakes Mill Road over Clarks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Flakes Mill Road over Clarks Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,305 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flakes Mill Road over Clarks Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flakes Mill Road over Clarks 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 Flakes Mill Road over Clarks Creek carry?
About 7,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Flakes Mill Road over Clarks Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Flakes Mill Road over Clarks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.