US Bridges

Story Rd. over Mill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Worth County, Georgia · App 5 MI SW of Doles · Structure no. 000000032150020

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Story Rd. over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Story Rd. over Mill Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesStory Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
LocationApp 5 MI SW of Doles
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.66304, -83.95971
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Story Rd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Story Rd. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Story Rd. over Mill Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Story Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Story Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.