Houston Mill Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek
PoorPosted for loadDeKalb County, Georgia · 5.7 MI SE of Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008901770
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houston Mill Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houston Mill Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,440 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houston Mill Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Houston Mill Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Houston Mill Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek carry?
About 12,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Houston Mill Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Houston Mill Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.