US Bridges

SR 225 over Mill Creek

Good

Murray County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Spring Place · Structure no. 000000021300290

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 225 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 225 over Mill Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, 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.

It carries about 6,640 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,820 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 225
CrossesMill Creek
Location3 MI N of Spring Place
RouteState Highway 225
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.80192, -84.82373
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,640 (2024)
Projected traffic8,820 by 2032
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 225 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 225 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 225 over Mill Creek carry?

About 6,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 225 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 225 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.