US Bridges

CR 120 over N Prong ST Marys River

PoorClosed to traffic

Atkinson County, Georgia · 1.4 MI East of CR 127 · Structure no. 000000004990030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 120 over N Prong ST Marys River is a concrete slab carrying CR 120 over N Prong ST Marys River in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR 120
CrossesN Prong ST Marys River
Location1.4 MI East of CR 127
RouteCounty Highway 120
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.46389, -82.20611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2019)
Projected traffic262 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 120 over N Prong ST Marys River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 120 over N Prong ST Marys River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 120 over N Prong ST Marys River carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 120 over N Prong ST Marys River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 120 over N Prong ST Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.