US Bridges

Rotherwood Drive over Lucky Shoals Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 7.1 MI SE of Doraville · Structure no. 000000008950320

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rotherwood Drive over Lucky Shoals Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rotherwood Drive over Lucky Shoals Creek 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 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRotherwood Drive
CrossesLucky Shoals Creek
Location7.1 MI SE of Doraville
RouteCounty Highway 1088
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86924, -84.21173
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rotherwood Drive over Lucky Shoals Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rotherwood Drive over Lucky Shoals 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rotherwood Drive over Lucky Shoals Creek carry?

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

How long is Rotherwood Drive over Lucky Shoals Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Rotherwood Drive over Lucky Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.