US Bridges

East Rock Springs over S Fork Peachtree Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008950420

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Rock Springs over S Fork Peachtree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Rock Springs over S Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 8,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,030 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Rock Springs
CrossesS Fork Peachtree Creek
Location3 MI NW of Decatur
RouteCity Street 9011
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79486, -84.34402
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,140 (2024)
Projected traffic12,030 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Rock Springs over S Fork Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Rock Springs 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does East Rock Springs over S Fork Peachtree Creek carry?

About 8,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Rock Springs over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns East Rock Springs over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.