US Bridges

SR 122 over Mule Creek

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Pavo · Structure no. 000000002751010

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 122 over Mule Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 122 over Mule Creek in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,055 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 122
CrossesMule Creek
Location2 MI E of Pavo
RouteState Highway 122
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.9669, -83.70574
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2024)
Projected traffic2,055 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$17.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 122 over Mule Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 122 over Mule 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 122 over Mule Creek carry?

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 122 over Mule Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 122 over Mule Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.