US Bridges

Mill Creek Road over Willachoochee River Trib

Good

Berrien County, Georgia · 5.2 MI NE of Alapaha · Structure no. 000000001950760

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Road over Willachoochee River Trib is a steel culvert carrying Mill Creek Road over Willachoochee River Trib in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMill Creek Road
CrossesWillachoochee River Trib
Location5.2 MI NE of Alapaha
RouteCounty Highway 152
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.43277, -83.15537
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic156 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek Road over Willachoochee River Trib built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek Road over Willachoochee River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Creek Road over Willachoochee River Trib carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek Road over Willachoochee River Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Mill Creek Road over Willachoochee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.