US Bridges

Mcmillan Road over Barnetts Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App 5.2 MI NE of Cairo · Structure no. 000000013150670

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcmillan Road over Barnetts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mcmillan Road over Barnetts Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcmillan Road
CrossesBarnetts Creek
LocationApp 5.2 MI NE of Cairo
RouteCounty Highway 260
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.93926, -84.09939
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcmillan Road over Barnetts Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcmillan Road over Barnetts 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mcmillan Road over Barnetts Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcmillan Road over Barnetts Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mcmillan Road over Barnetts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.