Mcafee Road over Shoal Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 3.2 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901920
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,906
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcafee Road over Shoal Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mcafee Road over Shoal Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcafee Road over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcafee Road over Shoal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Mcafee Road over Shoal Creek carry?
About 7,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mcafee Road over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Mcafee Road over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.