US Bridges

Mcdonough Road over Hurricane Creek

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Lovejoy · Structure no. 000000006300650

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonough Road over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdonough Road over Hurricane Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,930 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMcdonough Road
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2 MI W of Lovejoy
RouteState Highway 920
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45269, -84.35537
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2024)
Projected traffic15,930 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$557,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonough Road over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonough Road over Hurricane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mcdonough Road over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonough Road over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonough Road over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.