US Bridges

US 411 SR 61 over Mill Creek

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · In South Eton · Structure no. 000000021300160

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 411 SR 61 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 411 SR 61 over Mill Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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 5 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,830 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 411 SR 61
CrossesMill Creek
LocationIn South Eton
RouteU.S. Route 411
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.81904, -84.76461
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2024)
Projected traffic16,830 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 411 SR 61 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 411 SR 61 over Mill Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 411 SR 61 over Mill Creek carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 411 SR 61 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 411 SR 61 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.