US Bridges

US 280 / SR 30 over Mill Creek

Good

Bryan County, Georgia · 6.9 Miles East of Pembrok · Structure no. 000000002900100

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280 / SR 30 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 280 / SR 30 over Mill Creek in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,080 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 280 / SR 30
CrossesMill Creek
Location6.9 Miles East of Pembrok
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.15679, -81.50649
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,520 (2024)
Projected traffic7,080 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280 / SR 30 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280 / SR 30 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 280 / SR 30 over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 280 / SR 30 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 280 / SR 30 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.