US Bridges

SR 133 over Downing Creek

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · App 2.6 MI E of Morven · Structure no. 000000002750990

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 133 over Downing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 133 over Downing Creek in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,040 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 133
CrossesDowning Creek
LocationApp 2.6 MI E of Morven
RouteState Highway 133
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.91329, -83.47335
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating106.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,040 (2024)
Projected traffic5,670 by 2031
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure5
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$5.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 133 over Downing Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 133 over Downing 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 133 over Downing Creek carry?

About 4,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 133 over Downing Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 133 over Downing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.