US Bridges

Mcdonough Road over Buck Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Spalding County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025500310

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonough Road over Buck Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdonough Road over Buck Creek Trib in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdonough Road
CrossesBuck Creek Trib
Location4 MI SE of Griffin
RouteCounty Highway 754
CountySpalding County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.21025, -84.19981
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (2024)
Projected traffic2,640 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonough Road over Buck Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonough Road over Buck Creek Trib 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mcdonough Road over Buck Creek Trib carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonough Road over Buck Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonough Road over Buck Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.