US Bridges

Stewart Mill Road over Stone Mountain Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 3.1 MI E of Stone Mtn · Structure no. 000000008902170

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Mill Road over Stone Mountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stewart Mill Road over Stone Mountain Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,220 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStewart Mill Road
CrossesStone Mountain Creek
Location3.1 MI E of Stone Mtn
RouteCity Street 9296
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79501, -84.1188
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2024)
Projected traffic8,220 by 2031
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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart Mill Road over Stone Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewart Mill Road over Stone Mountain 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 Stewart Mill Road over Stone Mountain Creek carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Mill Road over Stone Mountain Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Stewart Mill Road over Stone Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.