US Bridges

SR 135 (us 221) over Seventeen Mile Creek

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Coffee County, Georgia · NE Douglas City Limits · Structure no. 000000006950520

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
520 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 (us 221) over Seventeen Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 135 (us 221) over Seventeen Mile Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,705 by 2032. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135 (us 221)
CrossesSeventeen Mile Creek
LocationNE Douglas City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyCoffee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.51929, -82.82415
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2024)
Projected traffic15,705 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$5.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 135 (us 221) over Seventeen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 (us 221) over Seventeen Mile 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 SR 135 (us 221) over Seventeen Mile Creek carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 (us 221) over Seventeen Mile Creek?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 (us 221) over Seventeen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.