Mills Road over Big Slough
GoodDecatur County, Georgia · 3.4 MI NE of Bainbridge · Structure no. 000000008750490
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mills Road over Big Slough is a concrete slab carrying Mills Road over Big Slough in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mills Road over Big Slough built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mills Road over Big Slough 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 2023.
How much traffic does Mills Road over Big Slough carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mills Road over Big Slough?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Mills Road over Big Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.