US Bridges

East Memorial Driv over Griffin Creek

Fair

Paulding County, Georgia · 1.2 MI NE of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022300230

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Memorial Driv over Griffin Creek is a steel culvert carrying East Memorial Driv over Griffin Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,540 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEast Memorial Driv
CrossesGriffin Creek
Location1.2 MI NE of Dallas
RouteCounty Highway 2420
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.93459, -84.8245
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic12,540 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Memorial Driv over Griffin Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Memorial Driv over Griffin 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 East Memorial Driv over Griffin Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Memorial Driv over Griffin Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns East Memorial Driv over Griffin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.