US Bridges

Rex Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · In Rex · Structure no. 000000006350730

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
685 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,920
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rex Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rex Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,630 by 2032. The structure is 685 ft (208.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRex Road
CrossesBig Cotton Indian Creek
LocationIn Rex
RouteCity Street 1351
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59237, -84.26736
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length685 ft (208.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,920 (2024)
Projected traffic12,630 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rex Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

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

About 9,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rex Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek?

The structure is 685 ft (208.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Rex Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.