Henderson Mill Rd. over Bear Creek
GoodPosted for loadNewton County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Jasper CO Line · Structure no. 000000021700550
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,470
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Henderson Mill Rd. over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Henderson Mill Rd. over Bear Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,655 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Henderson Mill Rd. over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Henderson Mill Rd. over Bear 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 Henderson Mill Rd. over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Henderson Mill Rd. over Bear Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Henderson Mill Rd. over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.