US Bridges

N. Druid Hills Rd. over N Fork Peachtree Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008951850

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,922
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Druid Hills Rd. over N Fork Peachtree Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Druid Hills Rd. over N Fork Peachtree Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,922 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,325 by 2046. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN. Druid Hills Rd.
CrossesN Fork Peachtree Creek
Location5 MI NW of Decatur
RouteState Highway 42
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.83322, -84.33884
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,922 (2024)
Projected traffic84,325 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Druid Hills Rd. over N Fork Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Druid Hills 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 N. Druid Hills Rd. over N Fork Peachtree Creek carry?

About 32,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Druid Hills Rd. over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns N. Druid Hills Rd. over N Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.