Fortners Road over Mill Branch
FairPosted for loadCandler County, Georgia · 1.5 MI S of Metter · Structure no. 000000004350020
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fortners Road over Mill Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fortners Road over Mill Branch in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fortners Road over Mill Branch built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fortners Road over Mill Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Fortners Road over Mill Branch carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fortners Road over Mill Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Fortners Road over Mill Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.