Big Creek Road over Big Creek
FairMitchell County, Georgia · App 2 Miles Northeast of · Structure no. 000000020550430
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Creek Road over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Big Creek Road over Big Creek in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Creek Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Big Creek Road over Big Creek 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 Big Creek Road over Big Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Big Creek Road over Big Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Big Creek Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.