US Bridges

Stonewall Jackson over Stone Mtn. Crk Spillway

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · In Stone Mountain Park · Structure no. 000000008950800

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,202
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Stonewall Jackson over Stone Mtn. Crk Spillway is a concrete tee beam carrying Stonewall Jackson over Stone Mtn. Crk Spillway in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesStonewall Jackson
CrossesStone Mtn. Crk Spillway
LocationIn Stone Mountain Park
RouteCounty Highway 5098
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79557, -84.12493
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,202 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$656,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stonewall Jackson over Stone Mtn. Crk Spillway built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonewall Jackson over Stone Mtn. Crk Spillway 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 Stonewall Jackson over Stone Mtn. Crk Spillway carry?

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

How long is Stonewall Jackson over Stone Mtn. Crk Spillway?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Stonewall Jackson over Stone Mtn. Crk Spillway?

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