US Bridges

SR 93 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · 5.8 MI N of Sale City · Structure no. 000000020500280

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

About this bridge

SR 93 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 93 over Raccoon Creek 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 93
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location5.8 MI N of Sale City
RouteState Highway 93
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.3502, -84.02793
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 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 93 over Raccoon Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 93 over Raccoon 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 Raccoon Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 93 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 93 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.