Hills Mill Road over Buckhead Creek
PoorBurke County, Georgia · 2.8 MI E of Vidette · Structure no. 000000003350250
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hills Mill Road over Buckhead Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hills Mill Road over Buckhead Creek in Burke 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hills Mill Road over Buckhead Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hills Mill Road over Buckhead Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Hills Mill Road over Buckhead Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hills Mill Road over Buckhead Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Hills Mill Road over Buckhead Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.