US Bridges

SR 158 over Willacoochee River

Good

Berrien County, Georgia · 7.1 MI NE of Alapaha · Structure no. 000000001950770

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
475 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 158 over Willacoochee River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 158 over Willacoochee River in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2031. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 158
CrossesWillacoochee River
Location7.1 MI NE of Alapaha
RouteState Highway 158
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.47206, -83.14575
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$63.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 158 over Willacoochee River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 158 over Willacoochee 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 158 over Willacoochee River carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 158 over Willacoochee River?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 158 over Willacoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.