US Bridges

SR 46 over Mill Creek

Fair

Emanuel County, Georgia · 3.9 MI NW of Oak Park · Structure no. 000000010700250

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 46 over Mill Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 46
CrossesMill Creek
Location3.9 MI NW of Oak Park
RouteState Highway 46
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.38526, -82.37456
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Mill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Mill Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 46 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.