US Bridges

Dickson Mill Pond over Dicksons Mill Crk Trib

GoodPosted for load

Ben Hill County, Georgia · 8 MI E of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001750140

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickson Mill Pond over Dicksons Mill Crk Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dickson Mill Pond over Dicksons Mill Crk Trib in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDickson Mill Pond
CrossesDicksons Mill Crk Trib
Location8 MI E of Fitzgerald
RouteCounty Highway 198
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.72436, -83.11886
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dickson Mill Pond over Dicksons Mill Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickson Mill Pond over Dicksons Mill Crk Trib 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 Dicksons Mill Crk Trib carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dickson Mill Pond over Dicksons Mill Crk Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Dickson Mill Pond over Dicksons Mill Crk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.