US Bridges

Grantham Road over Little Mcmillan Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Georgia · NE City Limits of Jesup · Structure no. 000000030550360

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grantham Road over Little Mcmillan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Grantham Road over Little Mcmillan Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesGrantham Road
CrossesLittle Mcmillan Creek
LocationNE City Limits of Jesup
RouteCounty Highway 275
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.61152, -81.85502
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2024)
Projected traffic720 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grantham Road over Little Mcmillan Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grantham Road over Little Mcmillan 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Grantham Road over Little Mcmillan Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grantham Road over Little Mcmillan Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Grantham Road over Little Mcmillan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.