Columbia Drive over Shoal Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 5.8 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008902480
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbia Drive over Shoal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Columbia Drive over Shoal Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,005 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbia Drive over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbia Drive 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Columbia Drive over Shoal Creek carry?
About 10,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Columbia Drive over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Columbia Drive over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.