US Bridges

Plantation Lane over Nancy Creek Trib

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008950580

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plantation Lane over Nancy Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Plantation Lane over Nancy Creek Trib in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPlantation Lane
CrossesNancy Creek Trib
Location1 MI W of Chamblee
RouteCounty Highway 1776
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90641, -84.30563
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plantation Lane over Nancy Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plantation Lane 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Plantation Lane over Nancy Creek Trib carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plantation Lane over Nancy Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Plantation Lane over Nancy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.