US Bridges

CR 148 over Betz Creek

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 1 MI S of SR 26 E of Sav. · Structure no. 000000005150900

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 148 over Betz Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 148 over Betz Creek in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,270 by 2031. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 148
CrossesBetz Creek
Location1 MI S of SR 26 E of Sav.
RouteCity Street 4077
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.01814, -80.96211
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic6,270 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 148 over Betz Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 148 over Betz 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 148 over Betz Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 148 over Betz Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 148 over Betz Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.