US Bridges

Lullwater Pkwy over Lullwater Creek

GoodPosted for load

DeKalb County, Georgia · NE Atlanta City Limits · Structure no. 000000008950400

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lullwater Pkwy over Lullwater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lullwater Pkwy over Lullwater Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

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 and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLullwater Pkwy
CrossesLullwater Creek
LocationNE Atlanta City Limits
RouteCity Street 1288
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77668, -84.33441
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lullwater Pkwy over Lullwater Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lullwater Pkwy over Lullwater 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lullwater Pkwy over Lullwater Creek carry?

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

How long is Lullwater Pkwy over Lullwater Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lullwater Pkwy over Lullwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.