US Bridges

SR 112 over Wethington Slough O/F

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Baconton · Structure no. 000000020500420

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 112 over Wethington Slough O/F is a concrete culvert carrying SR 112 over Wethington Slough O/F 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 112
CrossesWethington Slough O/F
Location5 MI SE of Baconton
RouteState Highway 112
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.32414, -84.09596
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2024)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 112 over Wethington Slough O/F built?

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

What condition is SR 112 over Wethington Slough O/F 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 112 over Wethington Slough O/F carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 112 over Wethington Slough O/F?

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

Who owns SR 112 over Wethington Slough O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.