US Bridges

SR 117 over Mill Creek

Good

Dodge County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Rhine · Structure no. 000000009100150

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 117 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 117 over Mill Creek in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 117
CrossesMill Creek
Location3 MI S of Rhine
RouteState Highway 117
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.94394, -83.18272
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2024)
Projected traffic870 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 117 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 117 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 117 over Mill Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 117 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 117 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.