US Bridges

Shallowford Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.3 MI SE of Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008902020

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shallowford Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shallowford Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,635 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesShallowford Road
CrossesN Fork Peachtree Creek
Location2.3 MI SE of Chamblee
RouteCity Street 9267
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86206, -84.28682
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic16,300 (2024)
Projected traffic22,635 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$417,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shallowford Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shallowford Road over N 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Shallowford Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shallowford Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Shallowford Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.