Norris Lake Road over Yellow River Trib.
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008950240
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,270
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Norris Lake Road over Yellow River Trib. is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Norris Lake Road over Yellow River Trib. in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Norris Lake Road over Yellow River Trib. built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Norris Lake Road over Yellow River Trib. 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Norris Lake Road over Yellow River Trib. carry?
About 6,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Norris Lake Road over Yellow River Trib.?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Norris Lake Road over Yellow River Trib.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.