US Bridges

Mangram Mill RD over Pond Fork Creek Trib

GoodPosted for load

Hall County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Candler · Structure no. 000000013950310

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mangram Mill RD over Pond Fork Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mangram Mill RD over Pond Fork Creek Trib in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMangram Mill RD
CrossesPond Fork Creek Trib
Location4 MI NE of Candler
RouteCounty Highway 773
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.2254, -83.7117
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,730 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mangram Mill RD over Pond Fork Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mangram Mill RD over Pond Fork Creek Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mangram Mill RD over Pond Fork Creek Trib carry?

About 1,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mangram Mill RD over Pond Fork Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mangram Mill RD over Pond Fork Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.