US Bridges

Mainstreet Park DR over Barbeshela Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008950770

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mainstreet Park DR over Barbeshela Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mainstreet Park DR over Barbeshela Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMainstreet Park DR
CrossesBarbeshela Creek
Location6 MI E of Decatur
RouteCounty Highway 4770
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76916, -84.18768
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,430 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mainstreet Park DR over Barbeshela Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mainstreet Park DR over Barbeshela 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 Mainstreet Park DR over Barbeshela Creek carry?

About 4,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mainstreet Park DR over Barbeshela Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mainstreet Park DR over Barbeshela Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.