US Bridges

Springhill Road over Slater Branch Trib

Fair

Thomas County, Georgia · 5 Miles Southwest of Thom · Structure no. 000000027550610

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springhill Road over Slater Branch Trib is a steel culvert carrying Springhill Road over Slater Branch Trib in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringhill Road
CrossesSlater Branch Trib
Location5 Miles Southwest of Thom
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyThomas County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.77473, -84.01807
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springhill Road over Slater Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springhill Road over Slater Branch Trib 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 Springhill Road over Slater Branch Trib carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Springhill Road over Slater Branch Trib?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Springhill Road over Slater Branch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.