US Bridges

Mcdonough Parkway over Little Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · West Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015150960

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonough Parkway over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mcdonough Parkway over Little Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,225 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcdonough Parkway
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationWest Mcdonough
RouteCity Street 704
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.4459, -84.16779
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic11,600 (2024)
Projected traffic12,225 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonough Parkway over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonough Parkway over Little 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 Mcdonough Parkway over Little Creek carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonough Parkway over Little Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mcdonough Parkway over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.