US Bridges

Lester Mill Road over Indian Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Locust Grove · Structure no. 000000015150310

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lester Mill Road over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lester Mill Road over Indian Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 33 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 4,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLester Mill Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2 MI W of Locust Grove
RouteCounty Highway 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.36268, -84.15043
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,560 (2024)
Projected traffic1,635 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lester Mill Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Lester Mill Road over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lester Mill Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 4,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lester Mill Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lester Mill Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.