US Bridges

SR 26 over I-75@126.87 (exit 127)

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 3.5 MI W of Elko · Structure no. 000000015300200

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over I-75@126.87 (exit 127) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over I-75@126.87 (exit 127) in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesI-75@126.87 (exit 127)
Location3.5 MI W of Elko
RouteState Highway 26
CountyHouston County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.33671, -83.76764
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2024)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over I-75@126.87 (exit 127) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over I-75@126.87 (exit 127) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 26 over I-75@126.87 (exit 127) carry?

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

How long is SR 26 over I-75@126.87 (exit 127)?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over I-75@126.87 (exit 127)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.