US Bridges

SR 119 over Ebeneezer Creek

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 1 MI NE of Springfield · Structure no. 000000010300220

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 119 over Ebeneezer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 119 over Ebeneezer Creek in Effingham 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 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 3,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 119
CrossesEbeneezer Creek
Location1 MI NE of Springfield
RouteState Highway 119
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.39046, -81.30341
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,010 (2024)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 119 over Ebeneezer Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 119 over Ebeneezer Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 119 over Ebeneezer Creek carry?

About 3,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 119 over Ebeneezer Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 119 over Ebeneezer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.