US Bridges

US 23/ SR 42 over NS Rr-Cr 556 & 568

Fair

Henry County, Georgia · Stockbridge City Limits · Structure no. 000000015100780

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23/ SR 42 over NS Rr-Cr 556 & 568 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23/ SR 42 over NS Rr-Cr 556 & 568 in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,980 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 23/ SR 42
CrossesNS Rr-Cr 556 & 568
LocationStockbridge City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.54433, -84.23311
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,300 (2024)
Projected traffic43,980 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23/ SR 42 over NS Rr-Cr 556 & 568 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23/ SR 42 over NS Rr-Cr 556 & 568 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 23/ SR 42 over NS Rr-Cr 556 & 568 carry?

About 29,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 23/ SR 42 over NS Rr-Cr 556 & 568?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 23/ SR 42 over NS Rr-Cr 556 & 568?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.