SR 52 over Mill Creek
FairWhitfield County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300200
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 347 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 52 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 52 over Mill Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,705 by 2031. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 52 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR 52 over Mill 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 52 over Mill Creek carry?
About 20,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 52 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns SR 52 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.