US Bridges

Cowboy Road over Millikin Bay

Good

Wayne County, Georgia · City Limits of Jesup · Structure no. 000000030550010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowboy Road over Millikin Bay is a concrete culvert carrying Cowboy Road over Millikin Bay in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, 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.

It carries about 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2031. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCowboy Road
CrossesMillikin Bay
LocationCity Limits of Jesup
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.61918, -81.87811
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2024)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cowboy Road over Millikin Bay built?

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

What condition is Cowboy Road over Millikin Bay 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cowboy Road over Millikin Bay carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cowboy Road over Millikin Bay?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Cowboy Road over Millikin Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.