US Bridges

Peachcrest Road over Cobb Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 3.2 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901860

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peachcrest Road over Cobb Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Peachcrest Road over Cobb 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,215 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPeachcrest Road
CrossesCobb Creek
Location3.2 MI SE of Decatur
RouteCity Street 9233
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74636, -84.25221
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,540 (2024)
Projected traffic7,215 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peachcrest Road over Cobb Creek built?

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

What condition is Peachcrest Road over Cobb Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Peachcrest Road over Cobb Creek carry?

About 4,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Peachcrest Road over Cobb Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Peachcrest Road over Cobb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.