Boyles Mill Road over Spring Creek
PoorWhitfield County, Georgia · 6.1 MI SE of Varnell · Structure no. 000000031350190
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boyles Mill Road over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boyles Mill Road over Spring Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boyles Mill Road over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Boyles Mill Road over Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Boyles Mill Road over Spring Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Boyles Mill Road over Spring Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Boyles Mill Road over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.