US Bridges

SR 119 over Canoochee River Trib

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · 13 MI N of Hinesville · Structure no. 000000017900260

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 119 over Canoochee River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 119 over Canoochee River Trib in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,155 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSR 119
CrossesCanoochee River Trib
Location13 MI N of Hinesville
RouteState Highway 119
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.03937, -81.6687
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,720 (2024)
Projected traffic4,155 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 119 over Canoochee River Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 119 over Canoochee River Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 119 over Canoochee River Trib carry?

About 2,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 119 over Canoochee River Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 119 over Canoochee River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.