US Bridges

Willivee Drive over S Fork Peachtree Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.25 MI N of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008950350

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willivee Drive over S Fork Peachtree Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willivee Drive over S Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWillivee Drive
CrossesS Fork Peachtree Creek
Location2.25 MI N of Decatur
RouteCounty Highway 1178
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80555, -84.2976
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willivee Drive over S Fork Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willivee Drive over S 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 June 2024.

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

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

How long is Willivee Drive over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Willivee Drive over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.