US Bridges

R. C. Thompson Roa over Mcclendon Creek Trib

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 8.5 MI W of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022350760

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R. C. Thompson Roa over Mcclendon Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying R. C. Thompson Roa over Mcclendon Creek Trib in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesR. C. Thompson Roa
CrossesMcclendon Creek Trib
Location8.5 MI W of Dallas
RouteCounty Highway 468
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85148, -84.96085
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$182,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R. C. Thompson Roa over Mcclendon Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is R. C. Thompson Roa over Mcclendon Creek Trib 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 R. C. Thompson Roa over Mcclendon Creek Trib carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is R. C. Thompson Roa over Mcclendon Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns R. C. Thompson Roa over Mcclendon Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.