US Bridges

US 78 Ebl over SR 236 Hugh Howell RD S

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NE of Stone Mtn · Structure no. 000000008900120

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
104,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78 Ebl over SR 236 Hugh Howell RD S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78 Ebl over SR 236 Hugh Howell RD S in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 118,545 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 78 Ebl
CrossesSR 236 Hugh Howell RD S
Location1.5 MI NE of Stone Mtn
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82401, -84.15226
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,000 (2024)
Projected traffic118,545 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 78 Ebl over SR 236 Hugh Howell RD S built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 78 Ebl over SR 236 Hugh Howell RD S 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 Ebl over SR 236 Hugh Howell RD S carry?

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

How long is US 78 Ebl over SR 236 Hugh Howell RD S?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns US 78 Ebl over SR 236 Hugh Howell RD S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.