US Bridges

SR 93 over Lost Creek Trib

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · App. 1.4 Mi. N. of Cotton · Structure no. 000000020550920

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 93 over Lost Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 93 over Lost Creek Trib in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 93
CrossesLost Creek Trib
LocationApp. 1.4 Mi. N. of Cotton
RouteState Highway 93
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.16651, -84.05112
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2024)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2031
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$511,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 93 over Lost Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 93 over Lost 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 SR 93 over Lost Creek Trib carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 93 over Lost Creek Trib?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 93 over Lost Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.