US Bridges

Mcgarrh Mill Pond over Daniels Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Emanuel County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Summertown · Structure no. 000000010700730

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgarrh Mill Pond over Daniels Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mcgarrh Mill Pond over Daniels Mill Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMcgarrh Mill Pond
CrossesDaniels Mill Creek
Location2 MI NW of Summertown
RouteCounty Highway 622
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.76225, -82.30493
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic810 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$492,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcgarrh Mill Pond over Daniels Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcgarrh Mill Pond over Daniels 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mcgarrh Mill Pond over Daniels Mill Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcgarrh Mill Pond over Daniels Mill Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgarrh Mill Pond over Daniels Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.