US Bridges

US 319/SR35 over Big Creek Overflow

Fair

Thomas County, Georgia · App 3 MI S of Coolidge · Structure no. 000000027500070

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319/SR35 over Big Creek Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying US 319/SR35 over Big Creek Overflow in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 319/SR35
CrossesBig Creek Overflow
LocationApp 3 MI S of Coolidge
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.97396, -83.88849
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319/SR35 over Big Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319/SR35 over Big Creek Overflow 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 Overflow carry?

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

How long is US 319/SR35 over Big Creek Overflow?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 319/SR35 over Big Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.