Salter Mill Road over Pessell Creek
GoodPosted for loadSumter County, Georgia · 2.8 MI S of Plains · Structure no. 000000026150340
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salter Mill Road over Pessell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salter Mill Road over Pessell Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 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 Salter Mill Road over Pessell Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salter Mill Road over Pessell 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 Pessell Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Salter Mill Road over Pessell Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Salter Mill Road over Pessell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.