US Bridges

George Brown Road over Hilly Mill Creek

Good

Heard County, Georgia · 5 MI E of Centralhatchee · Structure no. 000000014950580

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Brown Road over Hilly Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying George Brown Road over Hilly Mill Creek in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGeorge Brown Road
CrossesHilly Mill Creek
Location5 MI E of Centralhatchee
RouteCounty Highway 187
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.35695, -85.00706
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Brown Road over Hilly Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Brown Road over Hilly 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does George Brown Road over Hilly Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is George Brown Road over Hilly Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns George Brown Road over Hilly Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.