US Bridges

SR 155 over Big Cotton Indian Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 6 MI North of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015151050

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
391 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 155 over Big Cotton Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 155 over Big Cotton Indian Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 17,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,845 by 2031. The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 155
CrossesBig Cotton Indian Creek
Location6 MI North of Mcdonough
RouteState Highway 155
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.53321, -84.13896
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length391 ft (119.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,700 (2024)
Projected traffic7,845 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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 155 over Big Cotton Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 155 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 SR 155 over Big Cotton Indian Creek carry?

About 17,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 155 over Big Cotton Indian Creek?

The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 155 over Big Cotton Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.