US Bridges

Constitution Road over Entrenchment Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901490

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,670
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Road over Entrenchment Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Constitution Road over Entrenchment Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 67 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 5,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,025 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesConstitution Road
CrossesEntrenchment Creek
Location6 MI S of Decatur
RouteCity Street 9082
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68897, -84.33004
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,670 (2024)
Projected traffic8,025 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$580,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Constitution Road over Entrenchment Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Constitution Road over Entrenchment 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 Constitution Road over Entrenchment Creek carry?

About 5,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Constitution Road over Entrenchment Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Constitution Road over Entrenchment Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.