US Bridges

SR 122 over Cat Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · 9 MI E of Hahira · Structure no. 000000018550730

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 122 over Cat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 122 over Cat Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 122
CrossesCat Creek
Location9 MI E of Hahira
RouteState Highway 122
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.02557, -83.22425
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2024)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 122 over Cat Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 122 over Cat 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 122 over Cat Creek carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 122 over Cat Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 122 over Cat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.