Gilreath Mill Road over Gilreath Creek
PoorPosted for loadChattooga County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Menlo · Structure no. 000000005550440
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gilreath Mill Road over Gilreath Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilreath Mill Road over Gilreath Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gilreath Mill Road over Gilreath Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gilreath Mill Road over Gilreath Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Gilreath Mill Road over Gilreath Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gilreath Mill Road over Gilreath Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Gilreath Mill Road over Gilreath Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.