US Bridges

SR 93 over Big Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 2 MI N of Pelham · Structure no. 000000020500220

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 93 over Big Creek in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 93
CrossesBig Creek
LocationApp 2 MI N of Pelham
RouteState Highway 93
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.13521, -84.10708
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 93 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 93 over Big Creek 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 carry?

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

How long is SR 93 over Big Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 93 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.