US Bridges

John Collins Road over Big Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · 1 Mile Fro Pelham · Structure no. 000000020550940

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Collins Road over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying John Collins Road over Big Creek in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJohn Collins Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location1 Mile Fro Pelham
RouteCounty Highway 286
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.1378, -84.12852
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Collins Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Collins 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 John Collins Road over Big Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John Collins Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns John Collins Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.