US Bridges

Hillandale Drive over Pole Bridge Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.4 MI W of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008951580

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,906
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillandale Drive over Pole Bridge Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillandale Drive over Pole Bridge Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,762 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHillandale Drive
CrossesPole Bridge Creek
Location1.4 MI W of Lithonia
RouteCounty Highway 616
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.70701, -84.13155
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2024)
Projected traffic11,762 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillandale Drive over Pole Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillandale Drive 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hillandale Drive over Pole Bridge Creek carry?

About 7,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hillandale Drive over Pole Bridge Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Hillandale Drive over Pole Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.