US Bridges

SR 101 over Mcclendon Creek

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 9.7 MI W of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022300410

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over Mcclendon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 101 over Mcclendon Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 101
CrossesMcclendon Creek
Location9.7 MI W of Dallas
RouteState Highway 101
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86261, -84.99304
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,580 (2024)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$645,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 101 over Mcclendon Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101 over Mcclendon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 101 over Mcclendon Creek carry?

About 5,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over Mcclendon Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over Mcclendon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.