US Bridges

Price Mill Road over Apalachee River

Fair

Morgan County, Georgia · 4.1 MI NE of Bostwick · Structure no. 000000021100450

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
341 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Price Mill Road over Apalachee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Price Mill Road over Apalachee River in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2030. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPrice Mill Road
CrossesApalachee River
Location4.1 MI NE of Bostwick
RouteCounty Highway 1421
CountyMorgan County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78591, -83.47297
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Price Mill Road over Apalachee River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Price Mill Road over Apalachee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Price Mill Road over Apalachee River carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Price Mill Road over Apalachee River?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Price Mill Road over Apalachee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.