Mercer Univ. Drive over N Fork Peachtree Creek
FairPosted for loadDeKalb County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Doraville · Structure no. 000000008902100
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,060
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercer Univ. Drive over N Fork Peachtree Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mercer Univ. Drive over N Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,825 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mercer Univ. Drive over N Fork Peachtree Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mercer Univ. Drive over N Fork Peachtree 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Mercer Univ. Drive over N Fork Peachtree Creek carry?
About 8,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mercer Univ. Drive over N Fork Peachtree Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Mercer Univ. Drive over N Fork Peachtree Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.