Evans Mill Road over Pole Bridge Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008950160
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Evans Mill Road over Pole Bridge Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Evans Mill Road over Pole Bridge Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,970 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Evans Mill Road over Pole Bridge Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Evans Mill 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 Evans Mill Road over Pole Bridge Creek carry?
About 4,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Evans Mill Road over Pole Bridge Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Evans Mill Road over Pole Bridge Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.