US Bridges

Clairmont Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.4 MI N of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900440

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clairmont Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Clairmont Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,255 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClairmont Road
CrossesS Fork Peachtree Creek
Location2.4 MI N of Decatur
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80074, -84.30904
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2024)
Projected traffic48,255 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clairmont Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clairmont 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Clairmont Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clairmont Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Clairmont Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.