US Bridges

Bethlehem Road over Little Mcmillen Creek

Good

Wayne County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Jesup · Structure no. 000000030550350

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Road over Little Mcmillen Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bethlehem Road over Little Mcmillen Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBethlehem Road
CrossesLittle Mcmillen Creek
Location1 MI E of Jesup
RouteCounty Highway 274
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.59298, -81.84462
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic765 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bethlehem Road over Little Mcmillen Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethlehem Road over Little Mcmillen 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bethlehem Road over Little Mcmillen Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethlehem Road over Little Mcmillen Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bethlehem Road over Little Mcmillen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.