US Bridges

Mcdonough Road over Almond Branch

Good

Rockdale County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SE of Conyers · Structure no. 000000024700010

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonough Road over Almond Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mcdonough Road over Almond Branch in Rockdale County, Georgia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 33,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,590 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMcdonough Road
CrossesAlmond Branch
Location2.5 MI SE of Conyers
RouteState Highway 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.60989, -84.01481
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,400 (2024)
Projected traffic46,590 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonough Road over Almond Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Mcdonough Road over Almond Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mcdonough Road over Almond Branch carry?

About 33,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonough Road over Almond Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mcdonough Road over Almond Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.