US Bridges

Macedonia Road over Macedonia Slough

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 3.2 MI NW of Euharlee · Structure no. 000000001501110

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,070
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macedonia Road over Macedonia Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Macedonia Road over Macedonia Slough in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,310 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMacedonia Road
CrossesMacedonia Slough
Location3.2 MI NW of Euharlee
RouteCounty Highway 829
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.17616, -84.97914
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,070 (2024)
Projected traffic5,310 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macedonia Road over Macedonia Slough built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macedonia Road over Macedonia Slough 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Macedonia Road over Macedonia Slough carry?

About 3,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Macedonia Road over Macedonia Slough?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Macedonia Road over Macedonia Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.