US Bridges

Access Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.3 MI E of Doraville · Structure no. 000000008902120

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Access Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 68 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,825 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAccess Road
CrossesN Fork Peachtree Creek
Location2.3 MI E of Doraville
RouteCity Street 9278
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90286, -84.24045
Functional classUrban Collector

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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2024)
Projected traffic12,825 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

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

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Access Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.