Valencia Drive over Mills Branch
GoodPosted for loadMuscogee County, Georgia · East Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550190
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valencia Drive over Mills Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Valencia Drive over Mills Branch in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valencia Drive over Mills Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Valencia Drive over Mills Branch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Valencia Drive over Mills Branch carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Valencia Drive over Mills Branch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Valencia Drive over Mills Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.