US Bridges

SR 125 over Sand Creek

Good

Irwin County, Georgia · App 2 MI N of Waterloo · Structure no. 000000015500260

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 over Sand Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 125 over Sand Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 125
CrossesSand Creek
LocationApp 2 MI N of Waterloo
RouteState Highway 125
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.60956, -83.44462
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,490 (2024)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 125 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 125 over Sand 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 125 over Sand Creek carry?

About 3,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 125 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.