Old Highway 19 over Big Slough Trib
FairPosted for loadMitchell County, Georgia · App 3 MI N of Pelham · Structure no. 000000020500010
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old, rebuilt 1934
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 19 over Big Slough Trib is a concrete slab carrying Old Highway 19 over Big Slough Trib in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 106 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 19 over Big Slough Trib built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.
What condition is Old Highway 19 over Big Slough Trib in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 19 over Big Slough Trib carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 19 over Big Slough Trib?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 19 over Big Slough Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.