US Bridges

SR 133 over Little River

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · App 8 W of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000002750880

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,104 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 133 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 133 over Little River in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,910 by 2031. The structure is 1,104 ft (336.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 133
CrossesLittle River
LocationApp 8 W of Valdosta
RouteState Highway 133
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.85282, -83.34793
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,104 ft (336.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2024)
Projected traffic14,910 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 133 over Little River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 133 over Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 133 over Little River carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 133 over Little River?

The structure is 1,104 ft (336.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR 133 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.