Walkers Mill RD over Buck Creek
GoodPosted for loadSpalding County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NE of Orchard Hill · Structure no. 000000025550130
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walkers Mill RD over Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walkers Mill RD over Buck Creek in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walkers Mill RD over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walkers Mill RD over Buck Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Walkers Mill RD over Buck Creek carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Walkers Mill RD over Buck Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Walkers Mill RD over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.