US Bridges

US 278 over SR 10 (us 278)

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · In Decatur · Structure no. 000000008900070

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 over SR 10 (us 278) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 over SR 10 (us 278) in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 9,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,085 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 278
CrossesSR 10 (us 278)
LocationIn Decatur
RouteU.S. Route 278
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76498, -84.31149
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,630 (2024)
Projected traffic14,085 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$545,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278 over SR 10 (us 278) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278 over SR 10 (us 278) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 278 over SR 10 (us 278) carry?

About 9,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 278 over SR 10 (us 278)?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 over SR 10 (us 278)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.