US Bridges

Ralph Puckett Pkwy over Red Mill Creek

Good

Chattahoochee County, Georgia · 2.3 KM W/O Sunshine RD · Structure no. DAPTRABEN000054

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Ralph Puckett Pkwy over Red Mill Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Ralph Puckett Pkwy over Red Mill Creek in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRalph Puckett Pkwy
CrossesRed Mill Creek
Location2.3 KM W/O Sunshine RD
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.28123, -84.9057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic550 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ralph Puckett Pkwy over Red Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ralph Puckett Pkwy over Red Mill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ralph Puckett Pkwy over Red Mill Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ralph Puckett Pkwy over Red Mill Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Ralph Puckett Pkwy over Red Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Army.