US Bridges

Laney Road over Tussahaw Creek Trib.

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015150410

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laney Road over Tussahaw Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Laney Road over Tussahaw Creek Trib. in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLaney Road
CrossesTussahaw Creek Trib.
Location5 MI SE of Mcdonough
RouteCounty Highway 385
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.41027, -84.0718
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2024)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laney Road over Tussahaw Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laney Road over Tussahaw Creek Trib. 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 Laney Road over Tussahaw Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Laney Road over Tussahaw Creek Trib.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Laney Road over Tussahaw Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.