SR 97 over Big Slough
FairMitchell County, Georgia · App 3 MI S of Camilla · Structure no. 000000020500300
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,960
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 97 over Big Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 97 over Big Slough 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 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2030. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 97 over Big Slough built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 97 over Big Slough 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 97 over Big Slough carry?
About 1,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR 97 over Big Slough?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 97 over Big Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.