US Bridges

SR 125 over Simon Branch

Fair

Berrien County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Nashville · Structure no. 000000001900270

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 over Simon Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 125 over Simon Branch in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 73 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,610 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,315 by 2031. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 125
CrossesSimon Branch
Location2.5 MI N of Nashville
RouteState Highway 125
CountyBerrien County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.21512, -83.26937
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,610 (2024)
Projected traffic3,315 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 125 over Simon Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 125 over Simon Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 125 over Simon Branch carry?

About 4,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 over Simon Branch?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 125 over Simon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.