US Bridges

SR 119 over White Deer Branch

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Springfield · Structure no. 000000010300400

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 119 over White Deer Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 119 over White Deer Branch in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,890 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 119
CrossesWhite Deer Branch
Location1 MI W of Springfield
RouteState Highway 119
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.363, -81.32613
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic7,950 (2024)
Projected traffic7,890 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 119 over White Deer Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 119 over White Deer Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 119 over White Deer Branch carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 119 over White Deer Branch?

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

Who owns SR 119 over White Deer Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.