US Bridges

Clack Road over Big Indian Creek

GoodPosted for load

Morgan County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Madison · Structure no. 000000021100620

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clack Road over Big Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Clack Road over Big Indian Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2030. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesClack Road
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location4 MI SW of Madison
RouteCounty Highway 2425
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.56052, -83.52579
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clack Road over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clack Road over Big 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Clack Road over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clack Road over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clack Road over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.