US Bridges

St. Marys Road over Millers Creek

Good

Camden County, Georgia · 6 MI W of ST Marys · Structure no. 000000003950280

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Marys Road over Millers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying St. Marys Road over Millers Creek in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,530 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSt. Marys Road
CrossesMillers Creek
Location6 MI W of ST Marys
RouteCity Street 532
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.75658, -81.62013
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2024)
Projected traffic16,530 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$326,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Marys Road over Millers Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is St. Marys Road over Millers 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does St. Marys Road over Millers Creek carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is St. Marys Road over Millers Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns St. Marys Road over Millers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.