US Bridges

Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · 4.6 MI S.W.Of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350870

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMill Creek Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location4.6 MI S.W.Of Dalton
RouteCity Street 1519
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.73535, -85.04186
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic1,360 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.