US Bridges

Springdale Drive over Little Cotton Indian CR

Fair

Henry County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015150140

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springdale Drive over Little Cotton Indian CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springdale Drive over Little Cotton Indian CR in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSpringdale Drive
CrossesLittle Cotton Indian CR
Location3 MI NW of Mcdonough
RouteCounty Highway 144
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.52402, -84.16801
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springdale Drive over Little Cotton Indian CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springdale Drive over Little Cotton Indian CR 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 Springdale Drive over Little Cotton Indian CR carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Springdale Drive over Little Cotton Indian CR?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Springdale Drive over Little Cotton Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.