US Bridges

SR 122 over Franks Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · E Hahira City Limits · Structure no. 000000018500920

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 122 over Franks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 122 over Franks Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 122
CrossesFranks Creek
LocationE Hahira City Limits
RouteState Highway 122
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.99385, -83.39369
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,720 (2024)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 122 over Franks Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 122 over Franks 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 122 over Franks Creek carry?

About 5,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 122 over Franks Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 122 over Franks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.