US Bridges

Lawrenceville HWY over Branch S Fork Ptree Crk

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
67,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrenceville HWY over Branch S Fork Ptree Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Lawrenceville HWY over Branch S Fork Ptree Crk in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 67,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,490 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLawrenceville HWY
CrossesBranch S Fork Ptree Crk
Location2 MI NE of Decatur
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79991, -84.28097
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic67,900 (2024)
Projected traffic104,490 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$490,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawrenceville HWY over Branch S Fork Ptree Crk built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrenceville HWY over Branch S Fork Ptree Crk 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 Lawrenceville HWY over Branch S Fork Ptree Crk carry?

About 67,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lawrenceville HWY over Branch S Fork Ptree Crk?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lawrenceville HWY over Branch S Fork Ptree Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.