US Bridges

Oakcliff RD over Murphey Drive

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · In North East Doraville · Structure no. 000000008951400

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakcliff RD over Murphey Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakcliff RD over Murphey Drive in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,815 by 2031. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOakcliff RD
CrossesMurphey Drive
LocationIn North East Doraville
RouteCounty Highway 9273
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91607, -84.26619
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic19,815 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakcliff RD over Murphey Drive built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakcliff RD over Murphey Drive 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Oakcliff RD over Murphey Drive carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakcliff RD over Murphey Drive?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Oakcliff RD over Murphey Drive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.