US Bridges

Mcdonough Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · In Lovejoy · Structure no. 000000006300010

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonough Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdonough Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 15,615 by 2032. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcdonough Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationIn Lovejoy
RouteState Highway 920
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.44882, -84.32327
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2024)
Projected traffic15,615 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonough Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonough Road over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mcdonough Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonough Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonough Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.