US Bridges

East Atlanta Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 2 MI North of Stockbridge · Structure no. 000000015151110

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,790
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Atlanta Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Atlanta Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,955 by 2031. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEast Atlanta Road
CrossesBig Cotton Indian Creek
Location2 MI North of Stockbridge
RouteCounty Highway 2037
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.56967, -84.23293
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,790 (2024)
Projected traffic8,955 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Atlanta Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Atlanta Road 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 East Atlanta Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek carry?

About 6,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Atlanta Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns East Atlanta Road over Big Cotton Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.