US Bridges

Turner Hill Ext. over Pine Mountain Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.5 MI E of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008903040

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner Hill Ext. over Pine Mountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Turner Hill Ext. over Pine Mountain Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 32,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,070 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTurner Hill Ext.
CrossesPine Mountain Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Lithonia
RouteState Highway 124
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.70992, -84.09334
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic32,100 (2024)
Projected traffic35,070 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turner Hill Ext. over Pine Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner Hill Ext. over Pine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Turner Hill Ext. over Pine Mountain Creek carry?

About 32,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Turner Hill Ext. over Pine Mountain Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Turner Hill Ext. over Pine Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.