US Bridges

US 29 / SR 8 over Mason Mill Creek

Good

Madison County, Georgia · 4.8 MI N of Danielsville · Structure no. 000000019500060

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 / SR 8 over Mason Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 29 / SR 8 over Mason Mill Creek in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 92 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 4,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 29 / SR 8
CrossesMason Mill Creek
Location4.8 MI N of Danielsville
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.18922, -83.20356
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,390 (2024)
Projected traffic5,670 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 / SR 8 over Mason Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US 29 / SR 8 over Mason 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 / SR 8 over Mason Mill Creek carry?

About 4,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29 / SR 8 over Mason Mill Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 / SR 8 over Mason Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.