US Bridges

Avera Mill Road over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Berrien County, Georgia · 3.6 MI NE of Nashville · Structure no. 000000001950370

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avera Mill Road over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Avera Mill Road over Ten Mile Creek in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAvera Mill Road
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location3.6 MI NE of Nashville
RouteCounty Highway 178
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.22102, -83.18996
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avera Mill Road over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avera Mill Road over Ten Mile 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 June 2024.

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

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avera Mill Road over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Avera Mill Road over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.