US Bridges

Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.8 MI S of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008902200

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,906
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 90 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 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,655 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIndian Creek Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.8 MI S of Clarkston
RouteCity Street 9300
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76844, -84.22473
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2024)
Projected traffic20,655 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Indian Creek Road over Indian 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 Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 7,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.