US Bridges

Register Road over Youngs Mill Creek

Good

Cook County, Georgia · App 5.7 MI E of Adel · Structure no. 000000007550420

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Register Road over Youngs Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Register Road over Youngs Mill Creek in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 50 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRegister Road
CrossesYoungs Mill Creek
LocationApp 5.7 MI E of Adel
RouteCounty Highway 241
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.14296, -83.3262
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Register Road over Youngs Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Register Road over Youngs 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Register Road over Youngs Mill Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Register Road over Youngs Mill Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Register Road over Youngs Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.