US Bridges

SR 122 over Okapilco Creek Trib

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · App 7 MI S of Barney · Structure no. 000000002700350

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 122 over Okapilco Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 122 over Okapilco Creek Trib in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,505 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 122
CrossesOkapilco Creek Trib
LocationApp 7 MI S of Barney
RouteState Highway 122
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.99728, -83.59501
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2024)
Projected traffic2,505 by 2031
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 122 over Okapilco Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 122 over Okapilco Creek Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 122 over Okapilco Creek Trib carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 122 over Okapilco Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 122 over Okapilco Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.