US Bridges

Mars Hill Road over Mcnutt Creek

GoodPosted for load

Oconee County, Georgia · 1.8 MI SE of Bogart · Structure no. 000000021900110

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,256
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mars Hill Road over Mcnutt Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mars Hill Road over Mcnutt Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 11,256 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,225 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMars Hill Road
CrossesMcnutt Creek
Location1.8 MI SE of Bogart
RouteCounty Highway 1267
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.92536, -83.52228
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,256 (2024)
Projected traffic6,225 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$492,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mars Hill Road over Mcnutt Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mars Hill Road over Mcnutt 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mars Hill Road over Mcnutt Creek carry?

About 11,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mars Hill Road over Mcnutt Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mars Hill Road over Mcnutt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.