US Bridges

Alford Road over Crooked Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 4.1 MI SE of Stone Mtn · Structure no. 000000008951350

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alford Road over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alford Road over Crooked Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAlford Road
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location4.1 MI SE of Stone Mtn
RouteCounty Highway 690
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76602, -84.1192
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$463,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alford Road over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alford Road 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 Alford Road over Crooked Creek carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alford Road over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Alford Road over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.