Massengales Mill over Red Oak Creek
PoorPosted for loadMeriwether County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Gay · Structure no. 000000019950520
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 152 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Massengales Mill over Red Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Massengales Mill over Red Oak Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Massengales Mill over Red Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Massengales Mill over Red Oak 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 2024.
How much traffic does Massengales Mill over Red Oak Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Massengales Mill over Red Oak Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Massengales Mill over Red Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.