US Bridges

Lake Capri Drive over Lake Capri Spillway

Good

Rockdale County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Conyers · Structure no. 000000024750060

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Capri Drive over Lake Capri Spillway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lake Capri Drive over Lake Capri Spillway in Rockdale County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Capri Drive
CrossesLake Capri Spillway
Location3 MI NW of Conyers
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71822, -84.05226
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Capri Drive over Lake Capri Spillway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Capri Drive over Lake Capri Spillway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Capri Drive over Lake Capri Spillway carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Capri Drive over Lake Capri Spillway?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Capri Drive over Lake Capri Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.