Loughridge Road over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadMurray County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Eton · Structure no. 000000021350090
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loughridge Road over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loughridge Road over Mill Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Loughridge Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loughridge Road over Mill 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 Loughridge Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Loughridge Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Loughridge Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.