US 78 over SR 10 Wbl- SR 10R to 78W
DeKalb County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 78 over SR 10 Wbl- SR 10R to 78W in DeKalb County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, making it 59 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 85,900 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 97 of the 392 inventoried bridges in DeKalb County rated fair (24.7%); 4 (1.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 185 ft |
| Location | 0.9 Mi N of Stone Mtn |
| NBI structure number | 000000008901130 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in DeKalb County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-85 over N Fork Peachtree Creek | 1957 | 296,000 | Good |
| I-285 over SR 13 Buford Highway | 1958 | 234,000 | Good |
| I-285 over N Fork Nancy Creek | 1960 | 230,000 | Good |
| I-285 over Nancy Creek | 1961 | 225,000 | Good |
| I-285 over SR 141 Ptree Ind. Blvd. | 1961 | 225,000 | Fair |
| I-285 Ramp over SR 141 Ptree Ind. Blvd. | 2023 | 225,000 | Good |
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