US Bridges

SR 138 over Reeves Creek

Good

Henry County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Stockbridge · Structure no. 000000015100800

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 138 over Reeves Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 138 over Reeves Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 72 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 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,080 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 138
CrossesReeves Creek
Location3 MI E of Stockbridge
RouteState Highway 138
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.54137, -84.28499
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2024)
Projected traffic25,080 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$368,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 138 over Reeves Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 138 over Reeves 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 138 over Reeves Creek carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 138 over Reeves Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 138 over Reeves Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.