Johnson Ferry over Nancy Creek
FairPosted for loadDeKalb County, Georgia · In Brookhaven · Structure no. 000000008902490
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnson Ferry over Nancy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Johnson Ferry over Nancy Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,665 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnson Ferry over Nancy Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johnson Ferry over Nancy 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 Johnson Ferry over Nancy Creek carry?
About 14,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Johnson Ferry over Nancy Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Johnson Ferry over Nancy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.