US Bridges

Union Hill Road over Spence Mill Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · 11 Miles North East of C · Structure no. 000000013150730

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Hill Road over Spence Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Union Hill Road over Spence Mill 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUnion Hill Road
CrossesSpence Mill Creek
Location11 Miles North East of C
RouteCounty Highway 270
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.04198, -84.15266
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Hill Road over Spence Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Union Hill 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 Union Hill Road over Spence Mill Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Hill Road over Spence Mill Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Union Hill Road over Spence Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.