US Bridges

Fulton Mill Road over Tobesofkee Creek

Fair

Bibb County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Macon Cty Lmts · Structure no. 000000002100640

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Mill Road over Tobesofkee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fulton Mill Road over Tobesofkee Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFulton Mill Road
CrossesTobesofkee Creek
Location2 MI SW of Macon Cty Lmts
RouteCounty Highway 940
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.79702, -83.75511
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,180 (2024)
Projected traffic6,480 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulton Mill Road over Tobesofkee Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulton Mill Road over Tobesofkee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Fulton Mill Road over Tobesofkee Creek carry?

About 4,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Mill Road over Tobesofkee Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Mill Road over Tobesofkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.