US Bridges

Gees Mill Road over Yellow River

Good

Rockdale County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Conyers · Structure no. 000000024750110

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,970
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gees Mill Road over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gees Mill Road over Yellow River in Rockdale 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 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 2,970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2032. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesGees Mill Road
CrossesYellow River
Location3 MI E of Conyers
RouteCounty Highway 161
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.66702, -83.93814
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,970 (2024)
Projected traffic3,270 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gees Mill Road over Yellow River built?

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

What condition is Gees Mill Road over Yellow River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gees Mill Road over Yellow River carry?

About 2,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gees Mill Road over Yellow River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gees Mill Road over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.