US Bridges

Stagecoach RD over Big Cotton Indian Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Stockbridge · Structure no. 000000015150550

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stagecoach RD over Big Cotton Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stagecoach RD over Big Cotton Indian Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,495 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesStagecoach RD
CrossesBig Cotton Indian Creek
Location2 MI N of Stockbridge
RouteCity Street 9113
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.57076, -84.23554
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,260 (2024)
Projected traffic3,495 by 2032
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$996,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stagecoach RD over Big Cotton Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stagecoach RD 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 Stagecoach RD over Big Cotton Indian Creek carry?

About 4,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stagecoach RD over Big Cotton Indian Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Stagecoach RD over Big Cotton Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.