US Bridges

Seminole Road over Slaughter Creek

GoodPosted for load

Webster County, Georgia · 6 MI NW of Preston · Structure no. 000000030750030

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seminole Road over Slaughter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Seminole Road over Slaughter Creek in Webster County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSeminole Road
CrossesSlaughter Creek
Location6 MI NW of Preston
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.13087, -84.60393
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic285 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$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seminole Road over Slaughter Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seminole Road over Slaughter Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Seminole Road over Slaughter Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seminole Road over Slaughter Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Seminole Road over Slaughter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.