US Bridges

Zenith Mill Road over Avera Creek

Good

Crawford County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Roberta · Structure no. 000000007900300

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zenith Mill Road over Avera Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zenith Mill Road over Avera Creek in Crawford County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesZenith Mill Road
CrossesAvera Creek
Location4 MI S of Roberta
RouteCounty Highway 1713
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.65064, -84.00616
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic660 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zenith Mill Road over Avera Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zenith Mill Road over Avera 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 Zenith Mill Road over Avera Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zenith Mill Road over Avera Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Zenith Mill Road over Avera Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.