US Bridges

Mallard Pond Road over Nevils Creek

Fair

Bulloch County, Georgia · 7.5 MI NE of Portal · Structure no. 000000003150440

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mallard Pond Road over Nevils Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mallard Pond Road over Nevils Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMallard Pond Road
CrossesNevils Creek
Location7.5 MI NE of Portal
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.58904, -81.81849
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mallard Pond Road over Nevils Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mallard Pond Road over Nevils 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mallard Pond Road over Nevils Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mallard Pond Road over Nevils Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mallard Pond Road over Nevils Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.