US Bridges

Old Federal Road over Mill Creek

Good

Murray County, Georgia · 3.8 MI N of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021350480

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Federal Road over Mill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Federal Road over Mill Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Federal Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location3.8 MI N of Chatsworth
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.81975, -84.75945
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Federal Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Federal Road 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 2025.

How much traffic does Old Federal Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Federal Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old Federal Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.