US Bridges

E. Ponce De Leon over SR 10

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 0.6 MI NW of Stone Mtn · Structure no. 000000008901390

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Ponce De Leon over SR 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Ponce De Leon over SR 10 in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,615 by 2031. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. Ponce De Leon
CrossesSR 10
Location0.6 MI NW of Stone Mtn
RouteCity Street 9012
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81416, -84.17748
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2024)
Projected traffic18,615 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Ponce De Leon over SR 10 built?

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

What condition is E. Ponce De Leon over SR 10 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 E. Ponce De Leon over SR 10 carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. Ponce De Leon over SR 10?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns E. Ponce De Leon over SR 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.