US Bridges

Clifton Church RD over Sugar Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 5.3 MI S of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901500

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Church RD over Sugar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clifton Church RD over Sugar Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,360 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesClifton Church RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location5.3 MI S of Decatur
RouteCity Street 9119
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69472, -84.30398
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2024)
Projected traffic18,360 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clifton Church RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clifton Church RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Clifton Church RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clifton Church RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Clifton Church RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.