Clayton County Bridge Report Card
Clayton County scores 97 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Clayton County, Georgia
Clayton County has 168 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.2% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,852 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Clayton County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 97/100 (A). The county has 168 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,852 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 1.2% | 2.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 4,637,301 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 8,852 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Clayton County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-285 Ramp over I-285 Ramp To I-75 Sbl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,805 | 1959 |
| Rex Circle over Big Cotton Indian Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,047 | 1932 |
| I-285 over Sullivan Creek | High traffic | Good | 186,000 | 1959 |
| 10-28 Run (nlvr) over I-285 | High traffic | Good | 186,000 | 2006 |
| I-75 over Jester Creek Trib. | High traffic | Good | 174,000 | 1965 |
| I-75 over Jester Creek | High traffic | Good | 174,000 | 1965 |
| I-75 over CR 332 Holiday Boulevard | High traffic | Good | 174,000 | 1965 |
| I-75 over Jester Creek Trib. | High traffic | Good | 174,000 | 1965 |
| I-285 And Ramps over Mud Creek | High traffic | Fair | 171,000 | 1959 |
| I-285 over I-75 | High traffic | Good | 171,000 | 1985 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.