US Bridges

SR 149 over Mill Creek

Good

Wheeler County, Georgia · 0.3 MI N of Scotland · Structure no. 000000030900290

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 149 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 149 over Mill Creek in Wheeler County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 149
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Scotland
RouteState Highway 149
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.05636, -82.81369
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic510 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 149 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 149 over Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 149 over Mill Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 149 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 149 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.