SR 65 over Big Slough
GoodMitchell County, Georgia · 8 MI W of Pelham · Structure no. 000000020500140
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 65 over Big Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 65 over Big Slough in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2030. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 65 over Big Slough built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 65 over Big Slough 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 65 over Big Slough carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 65 over Big Slough?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 65 over Big Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.