US Bridges

SR 262 over Big Slough Overflow

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App 4 MI W of JCT SR 179 · Structure no. 000000013100680

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 262 over Big Slough Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 262 over Big Slough Overflow in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 262
CrossesBig Slough Overflow
LocationApp 4 MI W of JCT SR 179
RouteState Highway 262
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.07891, -84.34595
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 262 over Big Slough Overflow built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 262 over Big Slough Overflow 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 Overflow carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 262 over Big Slough Overflow?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 262 over Big Slough Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.