US Bridges

Capehart Circle over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008950510

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capehart Circle over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Capehart Circle over N Fork Ptree Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCapehart Circle
CrossesN Fork Ptree Creek Trib
Location1 MI S of Chamblee
RouteCounty Highway 1628
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85996, -84.30069
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Capehart Circle over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Capehart Circle over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Capehart Circle over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Capehart Circle over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Capehart Circle over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.