US Bridges

Jefferson Davis RD over Little Stone Mtn. Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · In Stone Moutain Park · Structure no. 000000008950780

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,202
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Davis RD over Little Stone Mtn. Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Davis RD over Little Stone Mtn. Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJefferson Davis RD
CrossesLittle Stone Mtn. Creek
LocationIn Stone Moutain Park
RouteCounty Highway 5094
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81843, -84.1388
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,202 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Davis RD over Little Stone Mtn. Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Davis RD over Little Stone Mtn. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Davis RD over Little Stone Mtn. Creek carry?

About 2,202 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Davis RD over Little Stone Mtn. Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Davis RD over Little Stone Mtn. Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.