US Bridges

CR 126 over Belmount Creek

Good

Baker County, Georgia · 11.5 MI Wnw of Newton · Structure no. 000000000750170

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 126 over Belmount Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 126 over Belmount Creek in Baker County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 126
CrossesBelmount Creek
Location11.5 MI Wnw of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 126
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.328, -84.5249
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 126 over Belmount Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 126 over Belmount 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 CR 126 over Belmount Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 126 over Belmount Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 126 over Belmount Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.