US Bridges

Oakcliff Ind. Ct. over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.7 MI E of Doraville · Structure no. 000000008950730

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakcliff Ind. Ct. over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Oakcliff Ind. Ct. over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOakcliff Ind. Ct.
CrossesN Fork Ptree Creek Trib
Location1.7 MI E of Doraville
RouteCounty Highway 4196
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90624, -84.24881
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakcliff Ind. Ct. over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakcliff Ind. Ct. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Oakcliff Ind. Ct. over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is Oakcliff Ind. Ct. over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oakcliff Ind. Ct. over N Fork Ptree Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.