US Bridges

US 78 Ebl over M-9218 Valley Brook RD

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.7 MI W Clarskton · Structure no. 000000008901070

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78 Ebl over M-9218 Valley Brook RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78 Ebl over M-9218 Valley Brook RD in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 75,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,830 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 78 Ebl
CrossesM-9218 Valley Brook RD
Location1.7 MI W Clarskton
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80904, -84.26949
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,200 (2024)
Projected traffic106,830 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 78 Ebl over M-9218 Valley Brook RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 78 Ebl over M-9218 Valley Brook RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 78 Ebl over M-9218 Valley Brook RD carry?

About 75,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 78 Ebl over M-9218 Valley Brook RD?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 78 Ebl over M-9218 Valley Brook RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.