Flat Shoals Road over Sugar Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 3.3 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901570
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flat Shoals Road over Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Flat Shoals Road over Sugar Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,300 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flat Shoals Road over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flat Shoals Road 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Flat Shoals Road over Sugar Creek carry?
About 10,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Flat Shoals Road over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Flat Shoals Road over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.