US Bridges

SR 120 over Little River

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · In East Buchanan · Structure no. 000000014350860

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 120 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 120 over Little River in Haralson 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 5,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2032. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 120
CrossesLittle River
LocationIn East Buchanan
RouteState Highway 120
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81037, -85.14415
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,720 (2024)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 120 over Little River built?

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

What condition is SR 120 over Little 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 120 over Little River carry?

About 5,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 120 over Little River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 120 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.