Waters Road over Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Holly Springs · Structure no. 000000005750350
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,710
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waters Road over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waters Road over Mill Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waters Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waters Road over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Waters Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 1,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Waters Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Waters Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.