US Bridges

SR 140 over Mill Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Canton · Structure no. 000000005700280

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 140 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 140 over Mill Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,435 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 140
CrossesMill Creek
Location7 MI SE of Canton
RouteState Highway 140
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.15985, -84.4088
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2024)
Projected traffic18,435 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 140 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 140 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 140 over Mill Creek carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 140 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 140 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.