US Bridges

Frazier Road over Burnt Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.2 MI NW of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008901840

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frazier Road over Burnt Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Frazier Road over Burnt Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,990 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesFrazier Road
CrossesBurnt Creek
Location2.2 MI NW of Clarkston
RouteCity Street 9227
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.83194, -84.2668
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,540 (2024)
Projected traffic12,990 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frazier Road over Burnt Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frazier Road over Burnt 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 Frazier Road over Burnt Creek carry?

About 7,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Frazier Road over Burnt Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Frazier Road over Burnt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.