US Bridges

Mill Creek Road over Nancy Creek

FairPosted for load

DeKalb County, Georgia · In Brookhaven · Structure no. 000000008950600

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,290
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Road over Nancy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mill Creek Road over Nancy Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMill Creek Road
CrossesNancy Creek
LocationIn Brookhaven
RouteCounty Highway 1887
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89328, -84.34724
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,290 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$774,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek Road over Nancy Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek Road over Nancy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Creek Road over Nancy Creek carry?

About 3,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek Road over Nancy Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek Road over Nancy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.