US Bridges

Elliott Road over Walnut Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 0.5 MI NE of Mcdonough C. · Structure no. 000000015151260

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliott Road over Walnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Elliott Road over Walnut Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesElliott Road
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of Mcdonough C.
RouteCounty Highway 131
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48256, -84.11879
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$19.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elliott Road over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliott Road over Walnut 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 Elliott Road over Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elliott Road over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Elliott Road over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.