US Bridges

US 25 ( Nbl) SR 6 over Richardson Creek

Good

Jenkins County, Georgia · 6 MI SW of Millen · Structure no. 000000016500220

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 ( Nbl) SR 6 over Richardson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 ( Nbl) SR 6 over Richardson Creek in Jenkins County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,955 by 2031. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 25 ( Nbl) SR 6
CrossesRichardson Creek
Location6 MI SW of Millen
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.72454, -81.97692
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic5,955 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 ( Nbl) SR 6 over Richardson Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 25 ( Nbl) SR 6 over Richardson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 25 ( Nbl) SR 6 over Richardson Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 25 ( Nbl) SR 6 over Richardson Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 ( Nbl) SR 6 over Richardson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.