US Bridges

SR 122 - Lakeland- over Banks Lake Trib

Fair

Lanier County, Georgia · App 4 MI W of Lakeland · Structure no. 000000017300170

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 122 - Lakeland- over Banks Lake Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 122 - Lakeland- over Banks Lake Trib in Lanier County, Georgia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 122 - Lakeland-
CrossesBanks Lake Trib
LocationApp 4 MI W of Lakeland
RouteState Highway 122
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.03842, -83.13468
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2024)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 122 - Lakeland- over Banks Lake Trib built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 122 - Lakeland- over Banks Lake Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 122 - Lakeland- over Banks Lake Trib carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 122 - Lakeland- over Banks Lake Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 122 - Lakeland- over Banks Lake Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.