US Bridges

CR 124 over Mill Branch

Good

Bacon County, Georgia · 5.5 MI S of Alma · Structure no. 000000000550060

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 124 over Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 124 over Mill Branch in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 124
CrossesMill Branch
Location5.5 MI S of Alma
RouteCounty Highway 124
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.49998, -82.49747
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 124 over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 124 over Mill Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 124 over Mill Branch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 124 over Mill Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 124 over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.