US Bridges

Mill Haven Road over Comer Branch

Good

Screven County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Hilltonia · Structure no. 000000025100370

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Haven Road over Comer Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mill Haven Road over Comer Branch in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMill Haven Road
CrossesComer Branch
Location2.5 MI N of Hilltonia
RouteCounty Highway 716
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.92156, -81.6599
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic645 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Haven Road over Comer Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Haven Road over Comer Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Haven Road over Comer Branch carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Haven Road over Comer Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mill Haven Road over Comer Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.