Cottonwood Road over Big Creek
GoodMitchell County, Georgia · App 2 MI Nne of Meigs · Structure no. 000000020550420
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Road over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cottonwood Road over Big Creek in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Road over Big Creek 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 Cottonwood Road over Big Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood Road over Big Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.