US Bridges

US 19- SR 300 over Big Slough Trib

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 4 MI N of JCT SR 93 · Structure no. 000000020500490

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19- SR 300 over Big Slough Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 19- SR 300 over Big Slough Trib in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 63 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 19- SR 300
CrossesBig Slough Trib
LocationApp 4 MI N of JCT SR 93
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.18933, -84.16039
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2024)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19- SR 300 over Big Slough Trib built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 19- SR 300 over Big Slough Trib 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 US 19- SR 300 over Big Slough Trib carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 19- SR 300 over Big Slough Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 19- SR 300 over Big Slough Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.