US Bridges

Old Yow Mill Road over Little Eastanollee Crk

Fair

Stephens County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Avalon · Structure no. 000000025750040

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Yow Mill Road over Little Eastanollee Crk is a steel culvert carrying Old Yow Mill Road over Little Eastanollee Crk in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Yow Mill Road
CrossesLittle Eastanollee Crk
Location2 MI N of Avalon
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.53106, -83.19094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Yow Mill Road over Little Eastanollee Crk built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Yow Mill Road over Little Eastanollee Crk 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Yow Mill Road over Little Eastanollee Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Yow Mill Road over Little Eastanollee Crk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Old Yow Mill Road over Little Eastanollee Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.