US Bridges

SR 121 over Colemans Creek

Good

Appling County, Georgia · 16 MI SE of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000100230

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 121 over Colemans Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 121 over Colemans Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 121
CrossesColemans Creek
Location16 MI SE of Baxley
RouteState Highway 121
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.58901, -82.2085
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 121 over Colemans Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 121 over Colemans 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 121 over Colemans Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 121 over Colemans Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 121 over Colemans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.