US Bridges

Ellenwood Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.7 MI E of SR 42 · Structure no. 000000006301210

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellenwood Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ellenwood Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,100 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEllenwood Road
CrossesBig Cotton Indian Creek
Location0.7 MI E of SR 42
RouteCity Street 9103
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61207, -84.29279
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2024)
Projected traffic23,100 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellenwood Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellenwood Road over Big Cotton Indian 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 Ellenwood Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ellenwood Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Ellenwood Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.