US Bridges

SR 135 over Iron Road and CSX RR

Fair

Coffee County, Georgia · In E Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950690

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Iron Road and CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 135 over Iron Road and CSX RR in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2036. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesIron Road and CSX RR
LocationIn E Douglas
RouteState Highway 135
CountyCoffee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.50192, -82.82723
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2024)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2036
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$33.6 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 135 over Iron Road and CSX RR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 over Iron Road and CSX RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Iron Road and CSX RR carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Iron Road and CSX RR?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Iron Road and CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.