Rainbow Drive over Shoal Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901600
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,190
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rainbow Drive over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rainbow Drive over Shoal Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5,190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,110 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rainbow Drive over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rainbow Drive over Shoal 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 Rainbow Drive over Shoal Creek carry?
About 5,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Rainbow Drive over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Rainbow Drive over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.