US Bridges

SR 125 over New River

Good

Berrien County, Georgia · App 7.2 MI SW of Enigma · Structure no. 000000001950700

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 over New River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 125 over New River in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,715 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 125
CrossesNew River
LocationApp 7.2 MI SW of Enigma
RouteState Highway 125
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.36106, -83.42836
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,790 (2024)
Projected traffic2,715 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 125 over New River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 125 over New 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 125 over New River carry?

About 2,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 over New River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 125 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.