US Bridges

Mcintosh Road over Heads Creek

Good

Spalding County, Georgia · 5 MI W of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025500350

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcintosh Road over Heads Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcintosh Road over Heads Creek in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,505 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMcintosh Road
CrossesHeads Creek
Location5 MI W of Griffin
RouteCounty Highway 1059
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.27884, -84.37571
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2024)
Projected traffic2,505 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcintosh Road over Heads Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcintosh Road over Heads 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mcintosh Road over Heads Creek carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcintosh Road over Heads Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mcintosh Road over Heads Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.