US Bridges

FS-40 over Mill Creek

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · 3850 2820 · Structure no. DAPFORSTE000002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

FS-40 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FS-40 over Mill Creek in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFS-40
CrossesMill Creek
Location3850 2820
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.88808, -81.65024
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FS-40 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FS-40 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FS-40 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is FS-40 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FS-40 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Army.