US Bridges

SR 169 over Mill Creek

Good

Tattnall County, Georgia · 7 MI W of Glennville · Structure no. 000000026700250

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 169 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 169 over Mill Creek in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 169
CrossesMill Creek
Location7 MI W of Glennville
RouteState Highway 169
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.03609, -81.98222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2024)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 169 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 169 over Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 169 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 169 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns SR 169 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.