Rex Circle over Big Cotton Indian Creek
PoorClosed to trafficClayton County, Georgia · 1.6 MI E JCT SR 42 in Rex · Structure no. 000000006300860
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,047
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rex Circle over Big Cotton Indian Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Rex Circle over Big Cotton Indian Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,630 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rex Circle over Big Cotton Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rex Circle over Big Cotton Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Rex Circle over Big Cotton Indian Creek carry?
About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rex Circle over Big Cotton Indian Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rex Circle over Big Cotton Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.