US Bridges

Myricks Mill Road over Big Sandy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Twiggs County, Georgia · 7 MI N of Jeffersonville · Structure no. 000000028950010

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myricks Mill Road over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Myricks Mill Road over Big Sandy Creek in Twiggs County, Georgia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMyricks Mill Road
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location7 MI N of Jeffersonville
RouteCounty Highway 188
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.78527, -83.37564
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 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 traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2031
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Myricks Mill Road over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Myricks Mill Road over Big Sandy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Myricks Mill Road over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Myricks Mill Road over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Myricks Mill Road over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.