US Bridges

SR135 over Dark Bay Creek

Good

Atkinson County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Willacoochee · Structure no. 000000000350360

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR135 over Dark Bay Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR135 over Dark Bay Creek in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR135
CrossesDark Bay Creek
Location4 MI N of Willacoochee
RouteState Highway 135
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.3715, -82.98446
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 protection7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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$504,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR135 over Dark Bay Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR135 over Dark Bay 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 SR135 over Dark Bay Creek carry?

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

How long is SR135 over Dark Bay Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR135 over Dark Bay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.