US Bridges

Sykes Mill Road over Attapulgus Creek

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · 7.5 MI NE of Attapulgus · Structure no. 000000008750210

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sykes Mill Road over Attapulgus Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sykes Mill Road over Attapulgus Creek in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSykes Mill Road
CrossesAttapulgus Creek
Location7.5 MI NE of Attapulgus
RouteCounty Highway 124
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.84268, -84.41458
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sykes Mill Road over Attapulgus Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sykes Mill Road over Attapulgus 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sykes Mill Road over Attapulgus Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sykes Mill Road over Attapulgus Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Sykes Mill Road over Attapulgus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.