US Bridges

Presidential Drive over N Fork Peachtree Creek

PoorPosted for load

DeKalb County, Georgia · 0.5 MI SE of Doraville · Structure no. 000000008950720

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Presidential Drive over N Fork Peachtree Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Presidential Drive over N 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPresidential Drive
CrossesN Fork Peachtree Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of Doraville
RouteCounty Highway 3273
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88676, -84.2618
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Presidential Drive over N Fork Peachtree Creek built?

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

What condition is Presidential Drive over N Fork Peachtree Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Presidential Drive over N Fork Peachtree Creek carry?

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

How long is Presidential Drive over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Presidential Drive over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.