US Bridges

Morningside Drive over Lick Log Creek

FairPosted for load

Paulding County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Hiram · Structure no. 000000022350400

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
260 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morningside Drive over Lick Log Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Morningside Drive over Lick Log Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMorningside Drive
CrossesLick Log Creek
Location2 MI S of Hiram
RouteCounty Highway 361
CountyPaulding County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85395, -84.75013
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morningside Drive over Lick Log Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morningside Drive over Lick Log Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Morningside Drive over Lick Log Creek carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morningside Drive over Lick Log Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Morningside Drive over Lick Log Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.