US Bridges

SR 262 over Big Slough Trib

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App .1 MI W of JCT SR 112 · Structure no. 000000013100410

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 262 over Big Slough Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 262 over Big Slough Trib in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 262
CrossesBig Slough Trib
LocationApp .1 MI W of JCT SR 112
RouteState Highway 262
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.07888, -84.26344
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic1,545 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 262 over Big Slough Trib built?

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

What condition is SR 262 over Big Slough Trib 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 262 over Big Slough Trib carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 262 over Big Slough Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 262 over Big Slough Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.