US Bridges

N. Decatur Road over Peavine Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901330

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Decatur Road over Peavine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying N. Decatur Road over Peavine Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 87 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,360 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesN. Decatur Road
CrossesPeavine Creek
Location2 MI NW of Decatur
RouteCity Street 9011
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78772, -84.32765
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic24,360 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$235,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Decatur Road over Peavine Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is N. Decatur Road over Peavine 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N. Decatur Road over Peavine Creek carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N. Decatur Road over Peavine Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns N. Decatur Road over Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.