US Bridges

Northcrest Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.7 MI SE of Doraville · Structure no. 000000008902080

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northcrest Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Northcrest Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 8,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorthcrest Road
CrossesN Fork Peachtree Creek
Location1.7 MI SE of Doraville
RouteCity Street 9273
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89541, -84.2506
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 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 length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic8,830 (2024)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$405,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northcrest Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

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

About 8,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northcrest Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Northcrest Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.