Key Road over Entrenchment Creek
GoodPosted for loadDeKalb County, Georgia · 5.3 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901510
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Key Road over Entrenchment Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Key Road over Entrenchment Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2018, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2031. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Key Road over Entrenchment Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Key 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 Key Road over Entrenchment Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Key Road over Entrenchment Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Key Road over Entrenchment Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.