US Bridges

Valley Brook Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.6 MI W of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008901740

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Brook Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Brook Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,985 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValley Brook Road
CrossesS Fork Peachtree Creek
Location1.6 MI W of Clarkston
RouteCity Street 9218
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80825, -84.26872
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2024)
Projected traffic14,985 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$408,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Brook Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Brook Road over S 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 May 2024.

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

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Brook Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Valley Brook Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.