US Bridges

Byrnwyck Road over Nancy Creek Trib.

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · In Brookhaven · Structure no. 000000008951110

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byrnwyck Road over Nancy Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Byrnwyck Road over Nancy Creek Trib. in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesByrnwyck Road
CrossesNancy Creek Trib.
LocationIn Brookhaven
RouteCounty Highway 5274
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90983, -84.34364
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Byrnwyck Road over Nancy Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byrnwyck Road over Nancy 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 Byrnwyck Road over Nancy Creek Trib. carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Byrnwyck Road over Nancy Creek Trib.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Byrnwyck Road over Nancy Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.