US Bridges

George Davis Road over Milligan Creek

Fair

Toombs County, Georgia · 15 MI S of Vidalia · Structure no. 000000027950050

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Davis Road over Milligan Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying George Davis Road over Milligan Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 57 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGeorge Davis Road
CrossesMilligan Creek
Location15 MI S of Vidalia
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.00588, -82.46341
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Davis Road over Milligan Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is George Davis Road over Milligan 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does George Davis Road over Milligan Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is George Davis Road over Milligan Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns George Davis Road over Milligan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.