US Bridges

Walden Road over Mill Creek

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · E of JCT SR 11-5 MI S of · Structure no. 000000002101500

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walden Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Walden Road over Mill Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,055 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalden Road
CrossesMill Creek
LocationE of JCT SR 11-5 MI S of
RouteCounty Highway 717
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.71227, -83.65797
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2024)
Projected traffic2,055 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walden Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walden Road over Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Walden Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walden Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Walden Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.