US Bridges

Old Highway 19 over Big Slough Trib

GoodPosted for load

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 4 MI N of Pelham · Structure no. 000000020500020

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1934
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Highway 19
CrossesBig Slough Trib
LocationApp 4 MI N of Pelham
RouteCounty Highway 1790
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.1889, -84.1625
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic675 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 19 over Big Slough Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.