Briarcliff Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 3.35 MI NW of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900270
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 232 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Briarcliff Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Briarcliff Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,345 by 2031. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Briarcliff Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Briarcliff Road over S Fork Peachtree 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 Briarcliff Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Briarcliff Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Briarcliff Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.