US Bridges

SR 119 E.B.Cooper over Russell Swamp

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · 3.5 MI W of Riceboro · Structure no. 000000017950140

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 119 E.B.Cooper over Russell Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 119 E.B.Cooper over Russell Swamp in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,330 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 119 E.B.Cooper
CrossesRussell Swamp
Location3.5 MI W of Riceboro
RouteState Highway 119
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.74881, -81.50976
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

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 (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,330 (2024)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$26.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 119 E.B.Cooper over Russell Swamp built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 119 E.B.Cooper over Russell Swamp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 119 E.B.Cooper over Russell Swamp carry?

About 5,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 119 E.B.Cooper over Russell Swamp?

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 119 E.B.Cooper over Russell Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.