US Bridges

Lords Mills Road over Gravelly Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Georgia · 3.8 MI NW of Commerce · Structure no. 000000015750730

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lords Mills Road over Gravelly Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lords Mills Road over Gravelly Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLords Mills Road
CrossesGravelly Creek
Location3.8 MI NW of Commerce
RouteCounty Highway 363
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.21706, -83.51914
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lords Mills Road over Gravelly Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Lords Mills Road over Gravelly 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lords Mills Road over Gravelly Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lords Mills Road over Gravelly Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Lords Mills Road over Gravelly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.