US Bridges

Glenwood Ave. over Sugar Creek Trib

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.8 MI S of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008902560

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Ave. over Sugar Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Glenwood Ave. over Sugar Creek Trib in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,165 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenwood Ave.
CrossesSugar Creek Trib
Location2.8 MI S of Decatur
RouteState Highway 260
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.7397, -84.32229
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic21,165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood Ave. over Sugar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenwood Ave. over Sugar Creek Trib 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 Glenwood Ave. over Sugar Creek Trib carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Ave. over Sugar Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Glenwood Ave. over Sugar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.