Stokes Road over St. Marys River
PoorDeKalb County, Georgia · 0.7 MI West of CR 121 · Structure no. 000000004990040
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 208 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stokes Road over St. Marys River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Stokes Road over St. Marys River in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2046. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stokes Road over St. Marys River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stokes Road over St. Marys River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Stokes Road over St. Marys River carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Stokes Road over St. Marys River?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Stokes Road over St. Marys River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.