US Bridges

SR 133 over Lake Chehaw

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - Northside · Structure no. 000000009500520

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 133 over Lake Chehaw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 133 over Lake Chehaw in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,485 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 133
CrossesLake Chehaw
LocationAlbany - Northside
RouteState Highway 133
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.61337, -84.15855
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,420 (2024)
Projected traffic10,485 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 133 over Lake Chehaw built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 133 over Lake Chehaw 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 133 over Lake Chehaw carry?

About 7,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 133 over Lake Chehaw?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 133 over Lake Chehaw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.