US Bridges

East Memorial Driv over Lawrence Creek

Fair

Paulding County, Georgia · 1.6 MI NE of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022300240

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Memorial Driv over Lawrence Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Memorial Driv over Lawrence Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,540 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Memorial Driv
CrossesLawrence Creek
Location1.6 MI NE of Dallas
RouteCounty Highway 2420
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9391, -84.81903
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Memorial Driv over Lawrence Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is East Memorial Driv over Lawrence Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns East Memorial Driv over Lawrence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.