US Bridges

Jonesboro Road over Morning Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 4.6 MI SW of Union City · Structure no. 000000012152820

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
428 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jonesboro Road over Morning Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jonesboro Road over Morning Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,395 by 2031. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJonesboro Road
CrossesMorning Creek
Location4.6 MI SW of Union City
RouteState Highway 138
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.55156, -84.48763
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,100 (2024)
Projected traffic28,395 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jonesboro Road over Morning Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jonesboro Road over Morning 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jonesboro Road over Morning Creek carry?

About 25,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jonesboro Road over Morning Creek?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Jonesboro Road over Morning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.