US Bridges

Covered Br. Lane over Stone Mountain Creek

FairPosted for load

DeKalb County, Georgia · In Stone Mountain Park · Structure no. 000000008950810

Built
1891
134 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,202
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Covered Br. Lane over Stone Mountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covered Br. Lane over Stone Mountain Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 134 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCovered Br. Lane
CrossesStone Mountain Creek
LocationIn Stone Mountain Park
RouteCounty Highway 5104
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80323, -84.13351
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,202 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$639,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Covered Br. Lane over Stone Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Covered Br. Lane over Stone Mountain 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Covered Br. Lane over Stone Mountain Creek carry?

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

How long is Covered Br. Lane over Stone Mountain Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Covered Br. Lane over Stone Mountain Creek?

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