US Bridges

SR 133 over I-75 (exit 18)

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 2 MI NW of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018500200

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 133 over I-75 (exit 18) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 133 over I-75 (exit 18) in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,535 by 2032. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 133
CrossesI-75 (exit 18)
LocationApp 2 MI NW of Valdosta
RouteState Highway 133
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.84497, -83.33075
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2024)
Projected traffic35,535 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 133 over I-75 (exit 18) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 133 over I-75 (exit 18) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 133 over I-75 (exit 18) carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 133 over I-75 (exit 18)?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 133 over I-75 (exit 18)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.