US Bridges

SR 93 over Raccoon Creek Trib

Fair

Mitchell County, Georgia · 3.7 MI N of Sale City · Structure no. 000000020500270

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Raccoon Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 93 over Raccoon Creek Trib in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 93
CrossesRaccoon Creek Trib
Location3.7 MI N of Sale City
RouteState Highway 93
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.31287, -84.02084
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic990 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 93 over Raccoon Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 93 over Raccoon Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 93 over Raccoon Creek Trib carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over Raccoon Creek Trib?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 93 over Raccoon Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.