US Bridges

Pleasantdale Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.1 MI SE of Doraville · Structure no. 000000008902060

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasantdale Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasantdale Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 24,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,005 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPleasantdale Road
CrossesN Fork Peachtree Creek
Location2.1 MI SE of Doraville
RouteCity Street 9271
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89728, -84.24267
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic24,300 (2024)
Projected traffic34,005 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasantdale Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Pleasantdale 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 Pleasantdale Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek carry?

About 24,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pleasantdale Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pleasantdale Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.