US Bridges

Marjan Drive over N. Fork Ptree Crk Trib

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.6 MI SE of Doraville · Structure no. 000000008951100

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marjan Drive over N. Fork Ptree Crk Trib is a steel culvert carrying Marjan Drive over N. Fork Ptree Crk Trib in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMarjan Drive
CrossesN. Fork Ptree Crk Trib
Location1.6 MI SE of Doraville
RouteCounty Highway 5670
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88285, -84.26643
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marjan Drive over N. Fork Ptree Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marjan Drive over N. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Marjan Drive over N. Fork Ptree Crk Trib carry?

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

How long is Marjan Drive over N. Fork Ptree Crk Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Marjan Drive over N. Fork Ptree Crk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.