US Bridges

West Cove Road over Mill Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Walker County, Georgia · 8.2 MI W of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550310

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Cove Road over Mill Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Cove Road over Mill Creek Trib in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Cove Road
CrossesMill Creek Trib
Location8.2 MI W of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.71665, -85.42612
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Cove Road over Mill Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Cove Road over Mill Creek Trib 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 West Cove Road over Mill Creek Trib carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Cove Road over Mill Creek Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns West Cove Road over Mill Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.