US Bridges

SR 125 over Courthouse Branch

Good

Ben Hill County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001700150

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 over Courthouse Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 125 over Courthouse Branch in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 125
CrossesCourthouse Branch
Location3 MI SW of Fitzgerald
RouteState Highway 125
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.69508, -83.30473
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2024)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 125 over Courthouse Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 125 over Courthouse Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 125 over Courthouse Branch carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 over Courthouse Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 125 over Courthouse Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.