US Bridges

N/B Access Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008901730

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N/B Access Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N/B Access Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,725 by 2031. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN/B Access Road
CrossesN Fork Peachtree Creek
Location3 MI S of Chamblee
RouteCity Street 9217
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84933, -84.30287
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,020 (2024)
Projected traffic7,725 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N/B Access Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is N/B Access Road 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 N/B Access Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek carry?

About 5,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N/B Access Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N/B Access Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.