Underwood Street over Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadWhitfield County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350150
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,194
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Underwood Street over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Underwood Street over Mill Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,895 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Underwood Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Underwood Street 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 Underwood Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 8,194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Underwood Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Underwood Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.