US Bridges

SR 125 - SR 32 over Big Creek

Good

Irwin County, Georgia · 3.8 MI W of Irwinville · Structure no. 000000015500510

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 - SR 32 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 125 - SR 32 over Big Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,425 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 125 - SR 32
CrossesBig Creek
Location3.8 MI W of Irwinville
RouteState Highway 32
CountyIrwin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.63241, -83.41644
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,310 (2024)
Projected traffic4,425 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 125 - SR 32 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 125 - SR 32 over Big 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 125 - SR 32 over Big Creek carry?

About 4,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 - SR 32 over Big Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 125 - SR 32 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.