US Bridges

Cedar Creek Drive over S Fork Peachtree Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.1 MI W of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008950290

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Creek Drive over S Fork Peachtree Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cedar Creek Drive over S Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCedar Creek Drive
CrossesS Fork Peachtree Creek
Location1.1 MI W of Clarkston
RouteCounty Highway 948
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80834, -84.2682
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Creek Drive over S Fork Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Creek Drive over S 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Creek Drive over S Fork Peachtree Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Creek Drive over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Cedar Creek Drive over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.