Upper Mill Road over Little River
GoodPosted for loadTaliaferro County, Georgia · 4.7 MI NW of Sharon · Structure no. 000000026550170
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 298 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Mill Road over Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Mill Road over Little River in Taliaferro County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Mill Road over Little River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Mill Road over Little River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Upper Mill Road over Little River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Upper Mill Road over Little River?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Mill Road over Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.