US Bridges

Mitchell Road over Big Creek Tributary

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · 5.5. Miles Southeast of P · Structure no. 000000020551000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Road over Big Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying Mitchell Road over Big Creek Tributary in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMitchell Road
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
Location5.5. Miles Southeast of P
RouteCounty Highway 134
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.10595, -84.05687
Functional classUrban Local

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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchell Road over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell Road over Big Creek Tributary 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 Mitchell Road over Big Creek Tributary carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell Road over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell Road over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.