US Bridges

South Deshon RD over Crooked Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SE of Stone Mtn · Structure no. 000000008950840

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Deshon RD over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Deshon RD over Crooked Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,130 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouth Deshon RD
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location4.5 MI SE of Stone Mtn
RouteCity Street 9289
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78024, -84.10357
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2024)
Projected traffic20,130 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Deshon RD over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Deshon RD over Crooked 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 South Deshon RD over Crooked Creek carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Deshon RD over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns South Deshon RD over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.