US Bridges

US 221/ SR 135 over Altamaha River

Good

Jeff Davis County, Georgia · 7.5 MI NE of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016150260

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,570 ft
33 main spans
Daily traffic
4,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221/ SR 135 over Altamaha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 221/ SR 135 over Altamaha River in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2041. The structure is 2,570 ft (783.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221/ SR 135
CrossesAltamaha River
Location7.5 MI NE of Hazlehurst
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyJeff Davis County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.95776, -82.51726
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans33
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,570 ft (783.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,260 (2024)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$342.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221/ SR 135 over Altamaha River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221/ SR 135 over Altamaha 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 221/ SR 135 over Altamaha River carry?

About 4,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 221/ SR 135 over Altamaha River?

The structure is 2,570 ft (783.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 221/ SR 135 over Altamaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.