US Bridges

Mitchell Road over Aucilla River

Fair

Thomas County, Georgia · App 6 Miles Southeast of · Structure no. 000000027500540

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Road over Aucilla River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mitchell Road over Aucilla River in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMitchell Road
CrossesAucilla River
LocationApp 6 Miles Southeast of
RouteCounty Highway 1212
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.71225, -83.74526
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchell Road over Aucilla River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitchell Road over Aucilla River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mitchell Road over Aucilla River carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell Road over Aucilla River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell Road over Aucilla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.