US Bridges

Selfridge Road over Little Cotton Indian CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Henry County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015150070

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Selfridge Road over Little Cotton Indian CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Selfridge Road over Little Cotton Indian CR in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSelfridge Road
CrossesLittle Cotton Indian CR
Location4 MI N of Mcdonough
RouteCounty Highway 124
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.52956, -84.12924
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic195 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Selfridge Road over Little Cotton Indian CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Selfridge Road over Little Cotton Indian CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Selfridge Road over Little Cotton Indian CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Selfridge Road over Little Cotton Indian CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Selfridge Road over Little Cotton Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.