US Bridges

W/B Century Blvd over N Fork Peachtree Creek

FairPosted for load

DeKalb County, Georgia · 3.6 MI S of Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008951710

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,004
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W/B Century Blvd over N Fork Peachtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W/B Century Blvd over N Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,004 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,430 by 2031. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW/B Century Blvd
CrossesN Fork Peachtree Creek
Location3.6 MI S of Chamblee
RouteCounty Highway 1636
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84542, -84.30838
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,004 (2024)
Projected traffic38,430 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$21.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W/B Century Blvd over N Fork Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is W/B Century Blvd over N Fork Peachtree Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does W/B Century Blvd over N Fork Peachtree Creek carry?

About 2,004 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W/B Century Blvd over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W/B Century Blvd over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.