US Bridges

SR 140 over Little River

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · Cherokee-Fulton C L · Structure no. 000000005751110

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
347 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 140 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 140 over Little River in Cherokee 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 23,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,920 by 2037. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 140
CrossesLittle River
LocationCherokee-Fulton C L
RouteState Highway 140
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11833, -84.38831
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,100 (2024)
Projected traffic25,920 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$46.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 140 over Little River built?

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

What condition is SR 140 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 140 over Little River carry?

About 23,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 140 over Little River?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 140 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.