US Bridges

Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 2 Mi. NE of Woosstock · Structure no. 000000005750790

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2031. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMill Creek Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location2 Mi. NE of Woosstock
RouteCounty Highway 362
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.12349, -84.49273
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2024)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.