US Bridges

Bush Dairy Road over Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Miller County, Georgia · 9.6 Miles Southwest of · Structure no. 000000020150120

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush Dairy Road over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bush Dairy Road over Dry Creek in Miller County, Georgia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBush Dairy Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location9.6 Miles Southwest of
RouteCounty Highway 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.07174, -84.84636
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bush Dairy Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Bush Dairy Road over Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bush Dairy Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bush Dairy Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bush Dairy Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.