US Bridges

Locust Grove RD over Indian Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Locust Grove · Structure no. 000000015100490

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,256
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Grove RD over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Locust Grove RD over Indian Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 11,256 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLocust Grove RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3 MI S of Locust Grove
RouteCounty Highway 755
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.31695, -84.11567
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,256 (2024)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2031
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Grove RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Grove RD over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Locust Grove RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 11,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Locust Grove RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Grove RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.