Flat Shoals Road over Dolittle Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 4.3 MI S of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008951480
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flat Shoals Road over Dolittle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flat Shoals Road over Dolittle Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,965 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flat Shoals Road over Dolittle Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Flat Shoals Road over Dolittle 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Flat Shoals Road over Dolittle Creek carry?
About 6,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Flat Shoals Road over Dolittle Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Flat Shoals Road over Dolittle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.