Old Briarcliff Rd. over S Fork Peachtree Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008950460
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,047
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Briarcliff Rd. over S Fork Peachtree Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Briarcliff Rd. over S Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Briarcliff Rd. over S Fork Peachtree Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Briarcliff Rd. 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 Old Briarcliff Rd. over S Fork Peachtree Creek carry?
About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Briarcliff Rd. over S Fork Peachtree Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Old Briarcliff Rd. over S Fork Peachtree Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.