US Bridges

US 221/ SR 135 over Tiger Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 6 MI NE of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950630

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221/ SR 135 over Tiger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 221/ SR 135 over Tiger Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221/ SR 135
CrossesTiger Creek
LocationApp 6 MI NE of Douglas
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyCoffee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.57464, -82.77417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221/ SR 135 over Tiger 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 Tiger Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 221/ SR 135 over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.