US Bridges

Stone Mtn. Fwy. over S Fork Peachtree Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.4 MI W of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008901100

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Mtn. Fwy. over S Fork Peachtree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stone Mtn. Fwy. over S Fork Peachtree Creek 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 111,990 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStone Mtn. Fwy.
CrossesS Fork Peachtree Creek
Location1.4 MI W of Clarkston
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81205, -84.25892
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic75,200 (2024)
Projected traffic111,990 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$680,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Mtn. Fwy. over S Fork Peachtree Creek built?

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

What condition is Stone Mtn. Fwy. over S Fork Peachtree 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Mtn. Fwy. over S Fork Peachtree Creek carry?

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

How long is Stone Mtn. Fwy. over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Stone Mtn. Fwy. over S Fork Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.