US Bridges

Mcintosh Road over Heads Creek Tributary

Fair

Spalding County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550540

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcintosh Road over Heads Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Mcintosh Road over Heads Creek Tributary 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 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.

It carries about 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,505 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMcintosh Road
CrossesHeads Creek Tributary
Location2 MI W of Griffin
RouteCounty Highway 1059
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.27463, -84.33086
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 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 traffic1,920 (2024)
Projected traffic2,505 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcintosh Road over Heads Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Mcintosh Road over Heads Creek Tributary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mcintosh Road over Heads Creek Tributary carry?

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

How long is Mcintosh Road over Heads Creek Tributary?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Mcintosh Road over Heads Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.