US Bridges

SR 93 over Big Creek Tributary

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · App .5 MI N of Camilla · Structure no. 000000020500200

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Big Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying SR 93 over Big Creek Tributary in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 93
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
LocationApp .5 MI N of Camilla
RouteState Highway 93
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.1302, -84.12864
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 93 over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 93 over Big Creek Tributary 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 93 over Big Creek Tributary carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.