US Bridges

SR 135 over Indian Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 3.5 MI S of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950570

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 135 over Indian Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,785 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 135
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationApp 3.5 MI S of Douglas
RouteState Highway 135
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.46143, -82.88589
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,140 (2024)
Projected traffic7,785 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 135 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 over Indian 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 over Indian Creek carry?

About 7,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.