US Bridges

Salter Mill Road over Ty Ty Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 4.2 MI S of Plains · Structure no. 000000026150330

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salter Mill Road over Ty Ty Creek is a concrete slab carrying Salter Mill Road over Ty Ty Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSalter Mill Road
CrossesTy Ty Creek
Location4.2 MI S of Plains
RouteCounty Highway 313
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.9745, -84.4105
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic135 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salter Mill Road over Ty Ty Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salter Mill Road over Ty Ty 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Salter Mill Road over Ty Ty Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Salter Mill Road over Ty Ty Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Salter Mill Road over Ty Ty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.