US Bridges

Dailey Mill Road over Walnut Creek

Fair

Henry County, Georgia · 1 MI NW of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015150240

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,880
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dailey Mill Road over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dailey Mill Road over Walnut Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2031. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDailey Mill Road
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1 MI NW of Mcdonough
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyHenry County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.47101, -84.17376
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,880 (2024)
Projected traffic4,800 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dailey Mill Road over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dailey Mill Road over Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Dailey Mill Road over Walnut Creek carry?

About 3,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dailey Mill Road over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dailey Mill Road over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.