US Bridges

Tilly Mill Road over Nancy Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · In N. Doraville · Structure no. 000000008902050

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tilly Mill Road over Nancy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Tilly Mill Road over Nancy Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 48 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,815 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTilly Mill Road
CrossesNancy Creek
LocationIn N. Doraville
RouteCity Street 9269
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.92396, -84.28189
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic7,815 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$562,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tilly Mill Road over Nancy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Tilly Mill Road over Nancy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tilly Mill Road over Nancy Creek carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tilly Mill Road over Nancy Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Tilly Mill Road over Nancy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.