US Bridges

SR 135 over Howell Branch

Fair

Echols County, Georgia · 16 MI NW of Statenville · Structure no. 000000010100220

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Howell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 135 over Howell Branch in Echols County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesHowell Branch
Location16 MI NW of Statenville
RouteState Highway 135
CountyEchols County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.83925, -83.05362
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 135 over Howell Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 over Howell Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Howell Branch carry?

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

How long is SR 135 over Howell Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 135 over Howell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.