Dove-Drake Road over Mill Shoal Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Georgia · 10 MI N of Comer · Structure no. 000000019550030
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dove-Drake Road over Mill Shoal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dove-Drake Road over Mill Shoal Creek in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dove-Drake Road over Mill Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dove-Drake Road over Mill Shoal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Dove-Drake Road over Mill Shoal Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dove-Drake Road over Mill Shoal Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Dove-Drake Road over Mill Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.