US Bridges

Ashford-Dunwoody R over Nancy Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · In Brookhaven · Structure no. 000000008951460

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashford-Dunwoody R over Nancy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashford-Dunwoody R over Nancy Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 29,670 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAshford-Dunwoody R
CrossesNancy Creek
LocationIn Brookhaven
RouteCounty Highway 1300
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90359, -84.33133
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic29,670 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashford-Dunwoody R over Nancy Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashford-Dunwoody R over Nancy Creek 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 Ashford-Dunwoody R over Nancy Creek carry?

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

How long is Ashford-Dunwoody R over Nancy Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Ashford-Dunwoody R over Nancy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.