US Bridges

Pleasant Hill RD over Yellow River

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008901220

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,050
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Hill RD over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Hill RD over Yellow River in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,715 by 2032. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPleasant Hill RD
CrossesYellow River
Location3 MI NE of Lithonia
RouteCity Street 9451
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73354, -84.06146
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2024)
Projected traffic8,715 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Hill RD over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Hill RD over Yellow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Hill RD over Yellow River carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Hill RD over Yellow River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Hill RD over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.