US Bridges

Bennett Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Paulding County, Georgia · 7.2 MI SE of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022350330

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,970
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett Road over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bennett Road over Mill Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1,970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBennett Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location7.2 MI SE of Dallas
RouteCounty Highway 303
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84774, -84.74021
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,970 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennett Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennett Road over Mill 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 Bennett Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bennett Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.