US Bridges

SR 24 over Mill Creek

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 4.2 MI E of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003101060

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Mill Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2031. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesMill Creek
Location4.2 MI E of Statesboro
RouteState Highway 24
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45783, -81.71194
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,210 (2024)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 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 SR 24 over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.