US Bridges

Cascade Drive over Mill Creek Trib

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · In NW Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350640

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cascade Drive over Mill Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Cascade Drive over Mill Creek Trib in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 832 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCascade Drive
CrossesMill Creek Trib
LocationIn NW Dalton
RouteCity Street 941
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.78278, -84.97748
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cascade Drive over Mill Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cascade 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cascade Drive over Mill Creek Trib carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cascade Drive over Mill Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cascade Drive over Mill Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.