MORELAND AVE.US 23
Carrying MORELAND AVE.US 23 over SOUTH RIVER
11 MI SW OF DECATUR, DeKalb, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MORELAND AVE.US 23
The MORELAND AVE.US 23 bridge in DeKalb, Georgia carries MORELAND AVE.US 23 over SOUTH RIVER. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1979, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 61.0 meters (200 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 32,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MORELAND AVE.US 23 compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1976
- Last Reconstructed
- 1979
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 61.0 m (200 ft)
- Deck Width
- 32.7 m (107 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 32,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000008900230
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MORELAND AVE.US 23 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MORELAND AVE.US 23 against other structures in DeKalb and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MORELAND AVE.US 23?
MORELAND AVE.US 23 in DeKalb, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MORELAND AVE.US 23 inspected?
MORELAND AVE.US 23's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 32,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MORELAND AVE.US 23 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MORELAND AVE.US 23?
MORELAND AVE.US 23 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MORELAND AVE.US 23?
MORELAND AVE.US 23 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is MORELAND AVE.US 23 and does age affect safety?
MORELAND AVE.US 23 was built in 1976, making it 50 years old and last reconstructed in 1979.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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