US Bridges

US 319/ SR35 over Big Creek

Fair

Thomas County, Georgia · App 3 MI S of Coolidge · Structure no. 000000027500060

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
308 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319/ SR35 over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 319/ SR35 over Big Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2031. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 319/ SR35
CrossesBig Creek
LocationApp 3 MI S of Coolidge
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.9756, -83.88741
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,610 (2024)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319/ SR35 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319/ SR35 over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 319/ SR35 over Big Creek carry?

About 7,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 319/ SR35 over Big Creek?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 319/ SR35 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.