US Bridges

Mt. Zion Church RD over Big Slough Trib

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 3.5 MI N of Pelham · Structure no. 000000020550270

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Zion Church RD over Big Slough Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Mt. Zion Church RD over Big Slough Trib in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMt. Zion Church RD
CrossesBig Slough Trib
LocationApp 3.5 MI N of Pelham
RouteCounty Highway 123
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.17763, -84.14797
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic825 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Zion Church RD over Big Slough Trib built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Zion Church RD 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 Mt. Zion Church RD over Big Slough Trib carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Zion Church RD over Big Slough Trib?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Mt. Zion Church RD over Big Slough Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.