US Bridges

Jim Sharp Road over Mill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Colquitt County, Georgia · 9.2 MI SE Norman Park · Structure no. 000000007151060

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Sharp Road over Mill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jim Sharp Road over Mill Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJim Sharp Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location9.2 MI SE Norman Park
RouteCounty Highway 212
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.20231, -83.55545
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$181,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jim Sharp Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Sharp 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jim Sharp Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jim Sharp Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Sharp Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.