US Bridges

Mccay Road over Limestone Creek

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 7 Miles Southwest Vienna · Structure no. 000000009350440

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccay Road over Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Mccay Road over Limestone Creek in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 60 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMccay Road
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location7 Miles Southwest Vienna
RouteCounty Highway 98
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.03133, -83.90758
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccay Road over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Mccay Road over Limestone 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mccay Road over Limestone Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mccay Road over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mccay Road over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.