Mlk Parkway over Trail Creek
GoodClarke County, Georgia · 0.6 MI E of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005900600
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,970
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mlk Parkway over Trail Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mlk Parkway over Trail Creek in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 4,970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,210 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mlk Parkway over Trail Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mlk Parkway over Trail 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Mlk Parkway over Trail Creek carry?
About 4,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mlk Parkway over Trail Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Mlk Parkway over Trail Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.