US Bridges

Desmond Drive over S Fork Ptree Crk Trib

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008950370

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desmond Drive over S Fork Ptree Crk Trib is a steel culvert carrying Desmond Drive over S Fork Ptree Crk Trib in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDesmond Drive
CrossesS Fork Ptree Crk Trib
Location1.5 MI N of Decatur
RouteCounty Highway 1238
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79876, -84.30501
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Desmond Drive over S Fork Ptree Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Desmond Drive over S Fork Ptree Crk Trib 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 Desmond Drive over S Fork Ptree Crk Trib carry?

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

How long is Desmond Drive over S Fork Ptree Crk Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Desmond Drive over S Fork Ptree Crk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.