US Bridges

SR 125 Bemiss Road over Cherry Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Valdosta Ga · Structure no. 000000018500290

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 Bemiss Road over Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 125 Bemiss Road over Cherry Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 44 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,065 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 125 Bemiss Road
CrossesCherry Creek
Location4 MI N of Valdosta Ga
RouteState Highway 125
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.91282, -83.26118
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2024)
Projected traffic43,065 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$335,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 125 Bemiss Road over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 125 Bemiss Road over Cherry Creek 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 125 Bemiss Road over Cherry Creek carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 Bemiss Road over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 125 Bemiss Road over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.