US Bridges

SR 135 over Alapaha River Overflow

Good

Atkinson County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Willacoochee · Structure no. 000000000350340

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Alapaha River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 135 over Alapaha River Overflow in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 135
CrossesAlapaha River Overflow
Location2 MI S of Willacoochee
RouteState Highway 135
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.31126, -83.04755
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2024)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 135 over Alapaha River Overflow built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 over Alapaha River Overflow 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 SR 135 over Alapaha River Overflow carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Alapaha River Overflow?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Alapaha River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.