US Bridges

N Mangum Bridge RD over Grove Creek

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 4.5 MI S of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150130

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Mangum Bridge RD over Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Mangum Bridge RD over Grove Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesN Mangum Bridge RD
CrossesGrove Creek
Location4.5 MI S of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.27185, -83.52184
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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$996,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Mangum Bridge RD over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Mangum Bridge RD over Grove 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 2023.

How much traffic does N Mangum Bridge RD over Grove Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Mangum Bridge RD over Grove Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N Mangum Bridge RD over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.