US Bridges

SR 135 over Alapahoochee River

Good

Echols County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Statenville · Structure no. 000000010150210

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Alapahoochee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 135 over Alapahoochee River in Echols County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2032. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesAlapahoochee River
Location6 MI S of Statenville
RouteState Highway 135
CountyEchols County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.62868, -83.08822
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 135 over Alapahoochee River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 over Alapahoochee River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Alapahoochee River carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Alapahoochee River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Alapahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.