US Bridges

Mcgarity Road over Kalves Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015150440

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,369
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgarity Road over Kalves Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcgarity Road over Kalves Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,735 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcgarity Road
CrossesKalves Creek
Location1 MI E of Mcdonough
RouteCounty Highway 411
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45518, -84.11666
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,369 (2024)
Projected traffic6,735 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcgarity Road over Kalves Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcgarity Road over Kalves 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mcgarity Road over Kalves Creek carry?

About 5,369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcgarity Road over Kalves Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mcgarity Road over Kalves Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.