US Bridges

SR 111 over Sofkee Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · 5.5 Miles South of Cairo · Structure no. 000000013150920

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 111 over Sofkee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 111 over Sofkee Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,195 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 111
CrossesSofkee Creek
Location5.5 Miles South of Cairo
RouteState Highway 111
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.80888, -84.25487
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2024)
Projected traffic3,195 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 111 over Sofkee Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 111 over Sofkee 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 111 over Sofkee Creek carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 111 over Sofkee Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 111 over Sofkee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.