US Bridges

Black Crk Ch Road over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Bryan County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Ellabelle · Structure no. 000000002900490

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,880
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Crk Ch Road over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Black Crk Ch Road over Mill Creek in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBlack Crk Ch Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1 MI N of Ellabelle
RouteCounty Highway 623
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.14363, -81.48913
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2024)
Projected traffic2,355 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Crk Ch Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Crk Ch Road over Mill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Black Crk Ch Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Black Crk Ch Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Black Crk Ch Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.