Woodway Drive over Barbashela Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Pine Lake · Structure no. 000000008951240
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 348 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,047
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodway Drive over Barbashela Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodway Drive over Barbashela Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woodway Drive over Barbashela Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woodway Drive over Barbashela 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Woodway Drive over Barbashela Creek carry?
About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Woodway Drive over Barbashela Creek?
The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Woodway Drive over Barbashela Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.