Dennis Mill Road over Rock Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMurray County, Georgia · 5.6 MI SE of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021350040
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dennis Mill Road over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dennis Mill Road over Rock Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dennis Mill Road over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dennis Mill Road over Rock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Dennis Mill Road over Rock Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dennis Mill Road over Rock Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Dennis Mill Road over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.