US Bridges

Airline Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015150050

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,920
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airline Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Airline Road over Big Cotton 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 3,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,795 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesAirline Road
CrossesBig Cotton Indian Creek
Location5 MI NE of Mcdonough
RouteCounty Highway 115
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.52409, -84.08931
Functional classUrban 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,920 (2024)
Projected traffic3,795 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airline Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Airline Road over Big Cotton 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 Airline Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek carry?

About 3,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Airline Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Airline Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.