US Bridges

W. Nancy Creek Dr. over Nancy Creek Trib

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · In Brookhaven · Structure no. 000000008950410

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Nancy Creek Dr. over Nancy Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Nancy Creek Dr. over Nancy Creek Trib in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 70 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 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,670 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Nancy Creek Dr.
CrossesNancy Creek Trib
LocationIn Brookhaven
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90936, -84.32558
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,400 (2024)
Projected traffic29,670 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Nancy Creek Dr. over Nancy Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is W. Nancy Creek Dr. over Nancy Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does W. Nancy Creek Dr. over Nancy Creek Trib carry?

About 21,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Nancy Creek Dr. over Nancy Creek Trib?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns W. Nancy Creek Dr. over Nancy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.