US Bridges

Mill Pond Road over Spence Mill Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · 11.5 Miles Northeast of · Structure no. 000000013150110

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Pond Road over Spence Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mill Pond Road over Spence Mill Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMill Pond Road
CrossesSpence Mill Creek
Location11.5 Miles Northeast of
RouteCounty Highway 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.05471, -84.17109
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Pond Road over Spence Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Pond Road over Spence 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Pond Road over Spence Mill Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Pond Road over Spence Mill Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Mill Pond Road over Spence Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.