SR 79 over Mills Creek
FairLincoln County, Georgia · 5.7 MI N of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018100060
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 79 over Mills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 79 over Mills Creek in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 71 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 79 over Mills Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is SR 79 over Mills 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 79 over Mills Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 79 over Mills Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR 79 over Mills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.