US Bridges

Grandmar Chase over Mill Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 8.2 MI E of Canton · Structure no. 000000005750910

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grandmar Chase over Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Grandmar Chase over Mill Creek 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrandmar Chase
CrossesMill Creek
Location8.2 MI E of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 2180
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.23183, -84.34755
Functional classRural 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 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 adequacy9: Superior 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grandmar Chase over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Grandmar Chase 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 Grandmar Chase over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grandmar Chase over Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Grandmar Chase over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.