M.L.K. Road over Big Slough Trib
FairMitchell County, Georgia · App 2 Miles North Northwe · Structure no. 000000020550230
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 801
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M.L.K. Road over Big Slough Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying M.L.K. Road over Big Slough Trib in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M.L.K. Road over Big Slough Trib built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is M.L.K. Road over Big Slough Trib 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 M.L.K. Road over Big Slough Trib carry?
About 801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is M.L.K. Road over Big Slough Trib?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns M.L.K. Road over Big Slough Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.