US Bridges

SR87R-US23B-US129A over South Shellstone Creek

Good

Bleckley County, Georgia · 2.2 MI N of Cochran · Structure no. 000000002300040

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR87R-US23B-US129A over South Shellstone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR87R-US23B-US129A over South Shellstone Creek in Bleckley County, Georgia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 6,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,155 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR87R-US23B-US129A
CrossesSouth Shellstone Creek
Location2.2 MI N of Cochran
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.41903, -83.35634
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,770 (2024)
Projected traffic10,155 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR87R-US23B-US129A over South Shellstone Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR87R-US23B-US129A over South Shellstone 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR87R-US23B-US129A over South Shellstone Creek carry?

About 6,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR87R-US23B-US129A over South Shellstone Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR87R-US23B-US129A over South Shellstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.