US Bridges

Mary Owens Road over Big Creek Tributary

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · App. .5 Miles South of CO · Structure no. 000000027551650

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mary Owens Road over Big Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying Mary Owens Road over Big Creek Tributary in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMary Owens Road
CrossesBig Creek Tributary
LocationApp. .5 Miles South of CO
RouteCounty Highway 178
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.00008, -83.86841
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mary Owens Road over Big Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mary Owens Road over Big Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Mary Owens Road over Big Creek Tributary carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mary Owens Road over Big Creek Tributary?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mary Owens Road over Big Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.