US Bridges

Brockett Road over S. Fork Peachtree Crk

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.1 MI NE of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008901780

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brockett Road over S. Fork Peachtree Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Brockett Road over S. Fork Peachtree Crk in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 77 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,045 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrockett Road
CrossesS. Fork Peachtree Crk
Location1.1 MI NE of Clarkston
RouteCounty Highway 7939
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82436, -84.23285
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2024)
Projected traffic27,045 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$317,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brockett Road over S. Fork Peachtree Crk built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is Brockett Road over S. Fork Peachtree Crk 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 Brockett Road over S. Fork Peachtree Crk carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brockett Road over S. Fork Peachtree Crk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Brockett Road over S. Fork Peachtree Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.