US Bridges

Martins Mill Road over Little River

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NW of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023750060

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martins Mill Road over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martins Mill Road over Little River in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMartins Mill Road
CrossesLittle River
Location4.5 MI NW of Eatonton
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.33854, -83.4646
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$767,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martins Mill Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Martins Mill Road over Little River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Martins Mill Road over Little River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Martins Mill Road over Little River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Martins Mill Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.