Buford Highway over N Fork Peachtree Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 5.1 MI NW of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900200
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buford Highway over N Fork Peachtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buford Highway over N Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,885 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buford Highway over N Fork Peachtree Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buford Highway over N Fork Peachtree Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Buford Highway over N Fork Peachtree Creek carry?
About 21,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Buford Highway over N Fork Peachtree Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Buford Highway over N Fork Peachtree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.