Whigham Road over Big Slough
FairPosted for loadMitchell County, Georgia · 10.5 MI SW of Pelham · Structure no. 000000020500620
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 144 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whigham Road over Big Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whigham Road over Big Slough in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Whigham Road over Big Slough built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whigham Road 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 Whigham Road over Big Slough carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Whigham Road over Big Slough?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Whigham Road over Big Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.