US Bridges

Brooker Road over Mill Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · 2.5 MI East of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350770

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,470
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooker Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brooker Road over Mill Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrooker Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.5 MI East of Dalton
RouteCounty Highway 767
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.78128, -84.92522
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$504,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooker Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooker Road over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Brooker Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brooker Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brooker Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.