US Bridges

Dial Mill Road over Little Haynes Creek

PoorPosted for load

Newton County, Georgia · At the Rockdale CO Line · Structure no. 000000021750460

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,910
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dial Mill Road over Little Haynes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dial Mill Road over Little Haynes Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDial Mill Road
CrossesLittle Haynes Creek
LocationAt the Rockdale CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 89
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71113, -83.91429
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2024)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dial Mill Road over Little Haynes Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dial Mill Road over Little Haynes 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Dial Mill Road over Little Haynes Creek carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dial Mill Road over Little Haynes Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dial Mill Road over Little Haynes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.