US Bridges

Gibbs Bridge Road over Milligan Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Georgia · 1.7 Miles SE of Uvalda · Structure no. 000000020950260

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibbs Bridge Road over Milligan Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gibbs Bridge Road over Milligan Creek in Montgomery County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGibbs Bridge Road
CrossesMilligan Creek
Location1.7 Miles SE of Uvalda
RouteCounty Highway 113
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.02021, -82.48665
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gibbs Bridge Road over Milligan Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibbs Bridge Road over Milligan 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gibbs Bridge Road over Milligan Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gibbs Bridge Road over Milligan Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Gibbs Bridge Road over Milligan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.