Mary Owens RD over Big Creek
FairPosted for loadThomas County, Georgia · 1.7 M NE Merrillville · Structure no. 000000027550580
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mary Owens RD over Big Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mary Owens RD over Big Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mary Owens RD over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Mary Owens RD 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mary Owens RD over Big Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mary Owens RD over Big Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Mary Owens RD over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.