US Bridges

Old Pelham Road over Big Slough Trib

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 1 MI S of Camilla · Structure no. 000000020500670

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pelham Road over Big Slough Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Old Pelham Road over Big Slough Trib in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,570 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Pelham Road
CrossesBig Slough Trib
LocationApp 1 MI S of Camilla
RouteCounty Highway 1643
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.20183, -84.19569
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic2,170 (2024)
Projected traffic3,570 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Pelham Road over Big Slough Trib built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Pelham Road 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 Old Pelham Road over Big Slough Trib carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Pelham Road over Big Slough Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Pelham Road over Big Slough Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.