US Bridges

Zion Hope RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Tift County, Georgia · 4 Mi. NW of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027750850

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zion Hope RD over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Zion Hope RD over Mill Creek in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesZion Hope RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location4 Mi. NW of Tifton
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.49703, -83.55337
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$5.7 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zion Hope RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zion Hope RD over Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Zion Hope RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zion Hope RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Zion Hope RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.