US Bridges

SR 135 over Alapaha River

Good

Berrien County, Georgia · 2.5 MI S of Willacoochee · Structure no. 000000001950690

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,400 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Alapaha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 135 over Alapaha River in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2031. The structure is 1,400 ft (426.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 135
CrossesAlapaha River
Location2.5 MI S of Willacoochee
RouteState Highway 135
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.30209, -83.05399
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,400 ft (426.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2024)
Projected traffic2,190 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 135 over Alapaha River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 over Alapaha River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Alapaha River carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Alapaha River?

The structure is 1,400 ft (426.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Alapaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.