US Bridges

SR 93 over Spence Mill Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · 5 Miles South of Pelham · Structure no. 000000020550900

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Spence Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 93 over Spence Mill Creek in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 93
CrossesSpence Mill Creek
Location5 Miles South of Pelham
RouteState Highway 93
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.0804, -84.18964
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 93 over Spence Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 93 over Spence 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 93 over Spence Mill Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over Spence Mill Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over Spence Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.