US Bridges

County Line Road over Big Creek Tributary

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 1.5 MI W of Meigs · Structure no. 000000020500730

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over Big Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying County Line Road over Big Creek Tributary in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
LocationApp 1.5 MI W of Meigs
RouteCounty Highway 2433
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.07805, -84.12072
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 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 traffic630 (2024)
Projected traffic660 by 2031
Trucks16%
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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line Road over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line Road over Big Creek Tributary 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 County Line Road over Big Creek Tributary carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is County Line Road over Big Creek Tributary?

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

Who owns County Line Road over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.