US Bridges

Stonewall Jackson over Venable Lake

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · In Stone Mountain Park · Structure no. 000000008951690

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Stonewall Jackson over Venable Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stonewall Jackson over Venable Lake in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStonewall Jackson
CrossesVenable Lake
LocationIn Stone Mountain Park
RouteCounty Highway 5098
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79841, -84.15113
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stonewall Jackson over Venable Lake built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonewall Jackson over Venable Lake 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 Venable Lake carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stonewall Jackson over Venable Lake?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Stonewall Jackson over Venable Lake?

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