US Bridges

SR 122 over Little River

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · App 3 MI E of Barney · Structure no. 000000002750950

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,160 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 122 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 122 over Little River in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2030. The structure is 1,160 ft (353.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 122
CrossesLittle River
LocationApp 3 MI E of Barney
RouteState Highway 122
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.00064, -83.45776
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,160 ft (353.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2024)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2030
Trucks9%
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$6.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 122 over Little River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 122 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 122 over Little River carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 122 over Little River?

The structure is 1,160 ft (353.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 122 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.