US Bridges

SR 133 (sbl) over CSX Railroad

Fair

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - SE Section · Structure no. 000000009500500

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 133 (sbl) over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 133 (sbl) over CSX Railroad in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,530 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 133 (sbl)
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationAlbany - SE Section
RouteState Highway 133
CountyDougherty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.55045, -84.12249
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2024)
Projected traffic22,530 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$967,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 133 (sbl) over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 133 (sbl) over CSX Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 133 (sbl) over CSX Railroad carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 133 (sbl) over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 133 (sbl) over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.