Lower Birmingham over Mill Creek
GoodCherokee County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Holly Springs · Structure no. 000000005750290
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,290
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Birmingham over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Birmingham over Mill Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Birmingham over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Birmingham 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 Lower Birmingham over Mill Creek carry?
About 6,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lower Birmingham over Mill Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Birmingham over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.