The proposed project would replace the existing 170 ft. x 26 ft. (1 x w), five‑span bridge over Big Slough along SR 97, approximately 3.2 miles northeast of Bainbridge, in Decatur County, Georgia. The project would begin at mile post 26.00 and end at mile post 26.58, resulting in a total project length of 0.58 mile. The typical section would consist of one, 12‑foot travel lane in each direction ×with 8‑foot shoulders. The project would provide a modem and safe roadway bridge structure for the traveling public while at same time eliminating long‑term maintenance costs. The replacement bridge will be constructed on new alignment west of the existing structure. Realignment to the west (versus the east) of the existing structure would eliminate the need to relocate an existing Colonial Gas pipeline. (The proposed project is anticipated to expand the current right‑of way (ROW) width by approximately 100 feet).
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