US Bridges

Lake Hearn Road over Nancy Creek Trib

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · In Brookhaven · Structure no. 000000008950570

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,906
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Hearn Road over Nancy Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Hearn Road over Nancy Creek Trib in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 63 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,795 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLake Hearn Road
CrossesNancy Creek Trib
LocationIn Brookhaven
RouteCounty Highway 1763
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91251, -84.34756
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2024)
Projected traffic12,795 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Hearn Road over Nancy Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Lake Hearn Road over Nancy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Hearn Road over Nancy Creek Trib carry?

About 7,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Hearn Road over Nancy Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lake Hearn Road over Nancy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.