US Bridges

Briarcliff Road over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 4.2 MI SE of Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008902290

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarcliff Road over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying Briarcliff Road over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,580 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBriarcliff Road
CrossesN Fork Ptree Creek Trib
Location4.2 MI SE of Chamblee
RouteCity Street 9326
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.83146, -84.32333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2024)
Projected traffic17,580 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Briarcliff Road over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briarcliff Road over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Briarcliff Road over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Briarcliff Road over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Briarcliff Road over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.