US Bridges

Franks Drive over S Fork Ptree Crk Trib

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008950930

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franks Drive over S Fork Ptree Crk Trib is a steel culvert carrying Franks Drive over S Fork Ptree Crk Trib in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFranks Drive
CrossesS Fork Ptree Crk Trib
Location2 MI N of Clarkston
RouteCounty Highway 2200
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.83062, -84.22503
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 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 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franks Drive over S Fork Ptree Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franks Drive over S Fork Ptree Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Franks Drive over S Fork Ptree Crk Trib carry?

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

How long is Franks Drive over S Fork Ptree Crk Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Franks Drive over S Fork Ptree Crk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.