US Bridges

SR 311 over Big Slough

GoodPosted for load

Decatur County, Georgia · 1.7 MI N of Bainbridge · Structure no. 000000008700360

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 311 over Big Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 311 over Big Slough in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 311
CrossesBig Slough
Location1.7 MI N of Bainbridge
RouteState Highway 311
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.93583, -84.54972
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2024)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$897,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 311 over Big Slough built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 311 over Big 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 311 over Big Slough carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 311 over Big Slough?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 311 over Big Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.