US Bridges

Glenwood Avenue over Mill Creek

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · In North Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300260

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Avenue over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Glenwood Avenue over Mill Creek in Whitfield 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 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.

It carries about 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,430 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGlenwood Avenue
CrossesMill Creek
LocationIn North Dalton
RouteCity Street 1061
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.79485, -84.96216
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2024)
Projected traffic38,430 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood Avenue over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Glenwood Avenue 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 Glenwood Avenue over Mill Creek carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Avenue over Mill Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood Avenue over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.