US Bridges

Mcclendon Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.2 MI W of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008901830

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,610
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclendon Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcclendon Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, 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 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 3,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcclendon Road
CrossesS Fork Peachtree Creek
Location1.2 MI W of Clarkston
RouteCity Street 9227
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81274, -84.26064
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic3,610 (2024)
Projected traffic4,725 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcclendon Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek built?

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

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

About 3,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcclendon Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mcclendon Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.