US Bridges

SR 46 over Mill Branch

Good

Candler County, Georgia · 0.7 MI W of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300090

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 46 over Mill Branch in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 46
CrossesMill Branch
Location0.7 MI W of Metter
RouteState Highway 46
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.39797, -82.07381
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2024)
Projected traffic3,180 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Mill Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Mill Branch carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Mill Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 46 over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.