US Bridges

Oxford Road over Peavine Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.1 MI NW of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008950380

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Road over Peavine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Oxford Road over Peavine Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOxford Road
CrossesPeavine Creek
Location2.1 MI NW of Decatur
RouteCounty Highway 1284
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79066, -84.32841
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,440 (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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$346,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oxford Road over Peavine Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxford Road over Peavine 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Oxford Road over Peavine Creek carry?

About 4,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oxford Road over Peavine Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford Road over Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.