US Bridges

SR 135 over Ruffin Creek

Good

Atkinson County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Willacoochee · Structure no. 000000000300190

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Ruffin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 135 over Ruffin Creek in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesRuffin Creek
Location3 MI N of Willacoochee
RouteState Highway 135
CountyAtkinson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.34521, -83.0249
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2024)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 135 over Ruffin Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 over Ruffin 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Ruffin Creek carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Ruffin Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Ruffin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.