Rock Springs Road over Pole Bridge Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008902270
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rock Springs Road over Pole Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rock Springs Road over Pole Bridge Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rock Springs Road over Pole Bridge Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rock Springs Road over Pole Bridge 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 Rock Springs Road over Pole Bridge Creek carry?
About 4,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Rock Springs Road over Pole Bridge Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Rock Springs Road over Pole Bridge Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.