US Bridges

Green Valley Drive over Mill Creek Trib

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Tunnel Hill · Structure no. 000000031350600

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Valley Drive over Mill Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying Green Valley Drive over Mill Creek Trib in Whitfield 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 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGreen Valley Drive
CrossesMill Creek Trib
Location4 MI S of Tunnel Hill
RouteCounty Highway 963
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.79116, -85.02638
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Valley Drive over Mill Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Green Valley Drive over Mill Creek Trib 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 Green Valley Drive over Mill Creek Trib carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Green Valley Drive over Mill Creek Trib?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Green Valley Drive over Mill Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.