Abstract: Existing brackets for connecting planks to joists when constructing a deck or the like require a plurality of nails for connecting the bracket to the planks and joists. A relatively simple, one nail deck bracket includes a planar body with prongs extending outwardly from each side thereof for uniformly spacing and interconnecting adjacent planks, and a planar arm extending downwardly from the bottom edge of the body in a plane perpendicular to or otherwise angled with respect to the plane of the body for bearing against one side of the joist, the arm having a hole for receiving a nail for connecting the bracket to the joist. Two arms can be provided at opposite ends of the body for, in effect, straddling the joist.