US Bridges

SR 139 & Wbl on R over Sullivan Creek

Fair

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.10 MI N of JCT I-285 · Structure no. 000000006300210

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 139 & Wbl on R over Sullivan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 139 & Wbl on R over Sullivan Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,775 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 139 & Wbl on R
CrossesSullivan Creek
Location0.10 MI N of JCT I-285
RouteState Highway 139
CountyClayton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61831, -84.43821
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2024)
Projected traffic14,775 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 139 & Wbl on R over Sullivan Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 139 & Wbl on R over Sullivan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 139 & Wbl on R over Sullivan Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 139 & Wbl on R over Sullivan Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 139 & Wbl on R over Sullivan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.