US Bridges

Redan Road over Barbashela Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 3 Miles East of Pine Lake · Structure no. 000000008951680

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redan Road over Barbashela Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redan Road over Barbashela Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 21,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,060 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRedan Road
CrossesBarbashela Creek
Location3 Miles East of Pine Lake
RouteCity Street 9235
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.75991, -84.18933
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,700 (2024)
Projected traffic27,060 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redan Road over Barbashela Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Redan Road over Barbashela 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 Redan Road over Barbashela Creek carry?

About 21,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Redan Road over Barbashela Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Redan Road over Barbashela Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.