US Bridges

US 78 over Stone Mountain Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.4 MI NE of Stone Mtn · Structure no. 000000008900110

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78 over Stone Mountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 78 over Stone Mountain Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 104,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,315 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 78
CrossesStone Mountain Creek
Location1.4 MI NE of Stone Mtn
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82347, -84.15597
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,000 (2024)
Projected traffic144,315 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$494,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 78 over Stone Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 78 over Stone Mountain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 78 over Stone Mountain Creek carry?

About 104,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 78 over Stone Mountain Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 78 over Stone Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.