Captain Wood Road over Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadWalker County, Georgia · 8.2 MI W of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550280
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Captain Wood Road over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Captain Wood Road over Mill Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Captain Wood Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Captain Wood Road 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Captain Wood Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Captain Wood Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Captain Wood Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.