US Bridges

Old Helena-Milan R over Sugar Creek

Good

Telfair County, Georgia · 1.5 MI W of Helena · Structure no. 000000027150060

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Helena-Milan R over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Helena-Milan R over Sugar Creek in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Helena-Milan R
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Helena
RouteCounty Highway 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.06961, -82.93685
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic75 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Helena-Milan R over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Helena-Milan R over Sugar 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Old Helena-Milan R over Sugar Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Helena-Milan R over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Helena-Milan R over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.