US Bridges

US23/ SR 155 Clai over N Fork Peachtree Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 3.6 MI S of Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008900450

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23/ SR 155 Clai over N Fork Peachtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23/ SR 155 Clai over N 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 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,430 by 2031. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS23/ SR 155 Clai
CrossesN Fork Peachtree Creek
Location3.6 MI S of Chamblee
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84236, -84.31409
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2024)
Projected traffic38,430 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US23/ SR 155 Clai over N Fork Peachtree Creek built?

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

What condition is US23/ SR 155 Clai 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 US23/ SR 155 Clai over N Fork Peachtree Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US23/ SR 155 Clai over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US23/ SR 155 Clai over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.