US Bridges

Mill Creek Road over Sweetwater Creek

Fair

Paulding County, Georgia · 8.8 MI SE of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022350300

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Road over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mill Creek Road over Sweetwater Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMill Creek Road
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location8.8 MI SE of Dallas
RouteCounty Highway 295
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80512, -84.78634
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Creek Road over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek Road over Sweetwater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Creek Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek Road over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek Road over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.