US Bridges

Greenough Road over Raccoon Creek Trib

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 3.7 MI NW of Sale Cty · Structure no. 000000020550710

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenough Road over Raccoon Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Greenough Road over Raccoon Creek Trib in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGreenough Road
CrossesRaccoon Creek Trib
LocationApp 3.7 MI NW of Sale Cty
RouteCounty Highway 275
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.31184, -84.03869
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic600 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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenough Road over Raccoon Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenough Road over Raccoon Creek 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 Greenough Road over Raccoon Creek Trib carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greenough Road over Raccoon Creek Trib?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Greenough Road over Raccoon Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.