US Bridges

N. Druid Hills Rd. over Burnt Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.9 MI N of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901760

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Druid Hills Rd. over Burnt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. Druid Hills Rd. over Burnt Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 29,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,390 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN. Druid Hills Rd.
CrossesBurnt Creek
Location2.9 MI N of Decatur
RouteCity Street 9218
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81265, -84.29704
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic29,700 (2024)
Projected traffic45,390 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Druid Hills Rd. over Burnt Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is N. Druid Hills Rd. over Burnt 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N. Druid Hills Rd. over Burnt Creek carry?

About 29,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Druid Hills Rd. over Burnt Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N. Druid Hills Rd. over Burnt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.