US Bridges

Bridge Mill Avenue over Allatoona Creek Trib

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 2.8 MI W of Holly Springs · Structure no. 000000005750890

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,630
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Mill Avenue over Allatoona Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Bridge Mill Avenue over Allatoona Creek Trib in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,630 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,280 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBridge Mill Avenue
CrossesAllatoona Creek Trib
Location2.8 MI W of Holly Springs
RouteCounty Highway 2496
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.18203, -84.55126
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,630 (2024)
Projected traffic14,280 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Mill Avenue over Allatoona Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Mill Avenue over Allatoona Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Mill Avenue over Allatoona Creek Trib carry?

About 3,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Mill Avenue over Allatoona Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bridge Mill Avenue over Allatoona Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.