US Bridges

Briarwood Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · In Brookhaven · Structure no. 000000008951470

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarwood Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Briarwood Road over N Fork Peachtree 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBriarwood Road
CrossesN Fork Peachtree Creek
LocationIn Brookhaven
RouteCounty Highway 1644
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.8418, -84.32195
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$815,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Briarwood Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek built?

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

What condition is Briarwood Road over N Fork Peachtree 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Briarwood Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Briarwood Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Briarwood Road over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.