US Bridges

US 19- SR 300 Sbl over Wethington Slough

Fair

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 1 MI S of JCT SR 93 · Structure no. 000000020500530

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19- SR 300 Sbl over Wethington Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying US 19- SR 300 Sbl over Wethington Slough in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 11,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,670 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19- SR 300 Sbl
CrossesWethington Slough
LocationApp 1 MI S of JCT SR 93
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.35479, -84.15982
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,780 (2024)
Projected traffic17,670 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19- SR 300 Sbl over Wethington Slough built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19- SR 300 Sbl over Wethington 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 US 19- SR 300 Sbl over Wethington Slough carry?

About 11,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 19- SR 300 Sbl over Wethington Slough?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 19- SR 300 Sbl over Wethington Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.