Hillvale Road over Pole Bridge Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 1.7 MI W of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008950190
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hillvale Road over Pole Bridge Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hillvale Road over Pole Bridge Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hillvale Road over Pole Bridge Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hillvale 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Hillvale Road over Pole Bridge Creek carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hillvale Road over Pole Bridge Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Hillvale Road over Pole Bridge Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.