Dickson Mill Pond over Little Stergeon Creek
GoodBen Hill County, Georgia · 12.5 MI E of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001750130
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dickson Mill Pond over Little Stergeon Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Dickson Mill Pond over Little Stergeon Creek in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 51 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dickson Mill Pond over Little Stergeon Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Dickson Mill Pond over Little Stergeon 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Dickson Mill Pond over Little Stergeon Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dickson Mill Pond over Little Stergeon Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Dickson Mill Pond over Little Stergeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.