US Bridges

US 301 / SR 73 over Mill Creek

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 2.4 MI NE of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003100430

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 / SR 73 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 301 / SR 73 over Mill Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,160 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 301 / SR 73
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.4 MI NE of Statesboro
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.47406, -81.75417
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2024)
Projected traffic14,160 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 / SR 73 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 / SR 73 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 301 / SR 73 over Mill Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 301 / SR 73 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 / SR 73 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.