US Bridges

Jonesboro Road over Walnut Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 5.5 MI W of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015100570

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jonesboro Road over Walnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Jonesboro Road over Walnut 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,920 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesJonesboro Road
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location5.5 MI W of Mcdonough
RouteState Highway 920
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.46423, -84.25309
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2024)
Projected traffic16,920 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jonesboro Road over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Jonesboro Road over Walnut 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jonesboro Road over Walnut Creek carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jonesboro Road over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Jonesboro Road over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.