US Bridges

Sugar Mill Blvd over Dark Entry Creek Trib.

Good

Camden County, Georgia · ST Marys - NE Section · Structure no. 000000003950430

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,030
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Mill Blvd over Dark Entry Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sugar Mill Blvd over Dark Entry Creek Trib. in Camden 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 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSugar Mill Blvd
CrossesDark Entry Creek Trib.
LocationST Marys - NE Section
RouteCity Street 570
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.78024, -81.58304
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (2024)
Projected traffic3,030 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Mill Blvd over Dark Entry Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is Sugar Mill Blvd over Dark Entry Creek Trib. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sugar Mill Blvd over Dark Entry Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sugar Mill Blvd over Dark Entry Creek Trib.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sugar Mill Blvd over Dark Entry Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.