US Bridges

Rockbridge Road over Stone Mountain Creek

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 5.2 MI SE of Stone Mtn · Structure no. 000000008901230

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,030
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockbridge Road over Stone Mountain Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rockbridge Road over Stone Mountain Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 9,030 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,590 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRockbridge Road
CrossesStone Mountain Creek
Location5.2 MI SE of Stone Mtn
RouteCity Street 9435
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.7777, -84.08836
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,030 (2024)
Projected traffic13,590 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockbridge Road over Stone Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockbridge Road over Stone Mountain Creek 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 Rockbridge Road over Stone Mountain Creek carry?

About 9,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rockbridge Road over Stone Mountain Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rockbridge Road over Stone Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.