US Bridges

SR 93 over Little Tired Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App 2 MI S of Cairo · Structure no. 000000013100660

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Little Tired Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 93 over Little Tired Creek in Grady 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.

It carries about 5,020 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,510 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 93
CrossesLittle Tired Creek
LocationApp 2 MI S of Cairo
RouteState Highway 93
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.85166, -84.1937
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,020 (2024)
Projected traffic6,510 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 93 over Little Tired Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 93 over Little Tired 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 93 over Little Tired Creek carry?

About 5,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over Little Tired Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over Little Tired Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.