US Bridges

Flowers RD over N Fork Peachtree Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Doraville · Structure no. 000000008951650

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flowers RD over N Fork Peachtree Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flowers RD over N Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFlowers RD
CrossesN Fork Peachtree Creek
Location2 MI S of Doraville
RouteCounty Highway 1563
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.87439, -84.27028
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Flowers RD over N Fork Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flowers RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Flowers RD over N Fork Peachtree Creek carry?

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

How long is Flowers RD over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Flowers RD over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.