US Bridges

SR 138 over Camp Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 7 MI N of Fayetteville · Structure no. 000000011300160

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 138 over Camp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 138 over Camp Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 68 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 24,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,675 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 138
CrossesCamp Creek
Location7 MI N of Fayetteville
RouteState Highway 138
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.55073, -84.43954
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,400 (2024)
Projected traffic8,675 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 138 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 138 over Camp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 138 over Camp Creek carry?

About 24,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 138 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR 138 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.