US Bridges

SR 104 over Sibley Mill Gates

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 13.3 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024501220

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 104 over Sibley Mill Gates is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 104 over Sibley Mill Gates in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 25,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,445 by 2032. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 104
CrossesSibley Mill Gates
Location13.3 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteState Highway 104
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48875, -81.99167
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,600 (2024)
Projected traffic29,445 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 104 over Sibley Mill Gates built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 104 over Sibley Mill Gates 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 104 over Sibley Mill Gates carry?

About 25,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 104 over Sibley Mill Gates?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 104 over Sibley Mill Gates?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.