US Bridges

Wood Trail Lane over Br of S Fork Ptree Crk

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008950360

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wood Trail Lane over Br of S Fork Ptree Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying Wood Trail Lane over Br of S Fork Ptree Crk in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWood Trail Lane
CrossesBr of S Fork Ptree Crk
Location2 MI N of Decatur
RouteCounty Highway 1234
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80294, -84.28791
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Trail Lane over Br of S Fork Ptree Crk built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Trail Lane over Br of S Fork Ptree Crk 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 Wood Trail Lane over Br of S Fork Ptree Crk carry?

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

How long is Wood Trail Lane over Br of S Fork Ptree Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Trail Lane over Br of S Fork Ptree Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.