US Bridges

SR 107 over Willacoochee Creek

Good

Ben Hill County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SW of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001750160

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 107 over Willacoochee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 107 over Willacoochee Creek in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,505 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 107
CrossesWillacoochee Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Fitzgerald
RouteState Highway 107
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.6939, -83.2915
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,360 (2024)
Projected traffic5,505 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 107 over Willacoochee Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 107 over Willacoochee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 107 over Willacoochee Creek carry?

About 3,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 107 over Willacoochee Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 107 over Willacoochee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.