US Bridges

Clifton Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901710

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clifton Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 65 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,730 by 2031. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClifton Road
CrossesS Fork Peachtree Creek
Location3 MI NW of Decatur
RouteCity Street 9198
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80394, -84.33386
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2024)
Projected traffic29,730 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clifton Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Clifton 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 Clifton Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clifton Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Clifton Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.