US Bridges

SR 23 over Mill Branch

Good

Charlton County, Georgia · 5 MI S of ST George · Structure no. 000000004900470

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23 over Mill Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR 23 over Mill Branch in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,335 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 23
CrossesMill Branch
Location5 MI S of ST George
RouteState Highway 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.44629, -82.07643
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2024)
Projected traffic1,335 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 23 over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 23 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 23 over Mill Branch carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 23 over Mill Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 23 over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.