US Bridges

Hillandale Road over Pole Bridge Creek Trib

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008950200

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,690
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillandale Road over Pole Bridge Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Hillandale Road over Pole Bridge Creek Trib 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 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 7,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,515 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHillandale Road
CrossesPole Bridge Creek Trib
Location2 MI SW of Lithonia
RouteCounty Highway 616
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.7036, -84.15229
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,690 (2024)
Projected traffic13,515 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillandale Road over Pole Bridge Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillandale Road over Pole Bridge Creek Trib 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 Hillandale Road over Pole Bridge Creek Trib carry?

About 7,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hillandale Road over Pole Bridge Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hillandale Road over Pole Bridge Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.