US Bridges

Veterans Mem Drive over Mill Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · In NE Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350860

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Mem Drive over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Mem Drive over Mill Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVeterans Mem Drive
CrossesMill Creek
LocationIn NE Dalton
RouteCity Street 1062
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.79284, -84.95456
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Mem Drive over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Mem Drive 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 Veterans Mem Drive over Mill Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Mem Drive over Mill Creek?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Mem Drive over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.