US Bridges

Lithonia Ind Blvd over Swift Creek Trib

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.5M N/E of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008951770

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lithonia Ind Blvd over Swift Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lithonia Ind Blvd over Swift Creek Trib 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,800 by 2029. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLithonia Ind Blvd
CrossesSwift Creek Trib
Location2.5M N/E of Lithonia
RouteCounty Highway 2989
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74503, -84.08701
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2024)
Projected traffic26,800 by 2029
Trucks7%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$44 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lithonia Ind Blvd over Swift Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Lithonia Ind Blvd over Swift Creek Trib 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 Lithonia Ind Blvd over Swift Creek Trib carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lithonia Ind Blvd over Swift Creek Trib?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Lithonia Ind Blvd over Swift Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.