US Bridges

Ten Mile Road over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Appling County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000100310

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ten Mile Road over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ten Mile Road over Ten Mile Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTen Mile Road
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location2 MI NE of Baxley
RouteCounty Highway 603
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.83568, -82.28925
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2024)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ten Mile Road over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Ten Mile Road over Ten Mile Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ten Mile Road over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ten Mile Road over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ten Mile Road over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.