Mill Pond Road over Wards Creek
FairPosted for loadThomas County, Georgia · 5 Miles South of Thomasvi · Structure no. 000000027550150
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Pond Road over Wards Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Pond Road over Wards Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mill Pond Road over Wards Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Mill Pond Road over Wards Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Pond Road over Wards Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mill Pond Road over Wards Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Pond Road over Wards Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.