US Bridges

Mills Wilcox Road over House Creek

Good

Wilcox County, Georgia · 5.5 MI S of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000031550280

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mills Wilcox Road over House Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Mills Wilcox Road over House Creek in Wilcox County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMills Wilcox Road
CrossesHouse Creek
Location5.5 MI S of Abbeville
RouteCounty Highway 255
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.91662, -83.32953
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks21%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mills Wilcox Road over House Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Mills Wilcox Road over House 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mills Wilcox Road over House Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mills Wilcox Road over House Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mills Wilcox Road over House Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.