Deshon Road over Stone Mountain Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 4.3 MI E of Stone Mtn · Structure no. 000000008902160
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deshon Road over Stone Mountain Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Deshon Road over Stone Mountain Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,425 by 2031. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deshon Road over Stone Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deshon 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Deshon Road over Stone Mountain Creek carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Deshon Road over Stone Mountain Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Deshon Road over Stone Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.