US Bridges

US 221/ SR 135 over Otter Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 8 MI NE of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006900320

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221/ SR 135 over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 221/ SR 135 over Otter Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 6,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221/ SR 135
CrossesOtter Creek
LocationApp 8 MI NE of Douglas
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyCoffee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.59394, -82.74331
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,080 (2024)
Projected traffic6,480 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221/ SR 135 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221/ SR 135 over Otter 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 221/ SR 135 over Otter Creek carry?

About 6,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 221/ SR 135 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 221/ SR 135 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.