US Bridges

Parks Mill Road over Sugar Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Georgia · 11 MI NE of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023750300

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks Mill Road over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parks Mill Road over Sugar Creek in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2031. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParks Mill Road
CrossesSugar Creek
Location11 MI NE of Eatonton
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyPutnam County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.4719, -83.30872
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,730 (2024)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2031
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parks Mill Road over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parks Mill Road over Sugar 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Parks Mill Road over Sugar Creek carry?

About 1,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parks Mill Road over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Mill Road over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.