US Bridges

New Ptree Road over Nancy Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008901960

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,906
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Ptree Road over Nancy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Ptree Road over Nancy Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,550 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Ptree Road
CrossesNancy Creek
Location2 MI N of Chamblee
RouteCity Street 9262
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91851, -84.29725
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic7,906 (2024)
Projected traffic17,550 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Ptree Road over Nancy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Ptree Road over Nancy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does New Ptree Road over Nancy Creek carry?

About 7,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Ptree Road over Nancy Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns New Ptree Road over Nancy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.