US Bridges

Evergreen Road over Big Slough

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 3 MI SW of Camilla · Structure no. 000000020550010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen Road over Big Slough is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Evergreen Road over Big Slough in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEvergreen Road
CrossesBig Slough
LocationApp 3 MI SW of Camilla
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.20192, -84.25022
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evergreen Road over Big Slough built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evergreen Road over Big Slough 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 Evergreen Road over Big Slough carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Evergreen Road over Big Slough?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen Road over Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.