Browns Mill Road over Pole Bridge Creek
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008951430
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 244 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Browns Mill Road over Pole Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Browns Mill Road over Pole Bridge Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,170 by 2031. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Browns Mill Road over Pole Bridge Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Browns Mill Road over Pole Bridge 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Browns Mill Road over Pole Bridge Creek carry?
About 13,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Browns Mill Road over Pole Bridge Creek?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Browns Mill Road over Pole Bridge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.