US Bridges

Rt. Frontage Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek

FairPosted for load

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SW of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008950680

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt. Frontage Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt. Frontage Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesRt. Frontage Road
CrossesS Fork Peachtree Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Clarkston
RouteCounty Highway 3078
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80433, -84.27617
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt. Frontage Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt. Frontage Road 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 Rt. Frontage Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek carry?

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

How long is Rt. Frontage Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt. Frontage Road over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.