US Bridges

Quail Crossing Roa over Big Slough Trib

Good

Mitchell County, Georgia · App 7 Miles Northwest of · Structure no. 000000020551010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail Crossing Roa over Big Slough Trib is a steel culvert carrying Quail Crossing Roa over Big Slough Trib in Mitchell County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesQuail Crossing Roa
CrossesBig Slough Trib
LocationApp 7 Miles Northwest of
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.15438, -84.26796
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$4.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quail Crossing Roa over Big Slough Trib built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quail Crossing Roa over Big Slough 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 Quail Crossing Roa over Big Slough Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Quail Crossing Roa over Big Slough Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Quail Crossing Roa over Big Slough Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.