US Bridges

Mcdonough Parkway over NS Railroad

Good

Henry County, Georgia · Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015151130

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,369
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonough Parkway over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdonough Parkway over NS Railroad 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 5,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMcdonough Parkway
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationMcdonough
RouteCounty Highway 2225
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.46816, -84.16205
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,369 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonough Parkway over NS Railroad built?

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

What condition is Mcdonough Parkway over NS Railroad 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 Mcdonough Parkway over NS Railroad carry?

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

How long is Mcdonough Parkway over NS Railroad?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonough Parkway over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.