US Bridges

Batesville Road over Mill Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 6 Mi. E of Holly Springs · Structure no. 000000005750700

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Batesville Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Batesville Road over Mill Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBatesville Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location6 Mi. E of Holly Springs
RouteCounty Highway 298
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.16611, -84.4017
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,260 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Batesville Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Batesville Road 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 Batesville Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 5,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Batesville Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Batesville Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.