US Bridges

Kingwoods Drive over Indian Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008950280

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingwoods Drive over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kingwoods Drive over Indian Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKingwoods Drive
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2 MI S of Clarkston
RouteCounty Highway 801
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77893, -84.23726
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingwoods Drive over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingwoods Drive 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 Kingwoods Drive over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kingwoods Drive over Indian Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Kingwoods Drive over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.