US Bridges

SR 199 over Cypress Creek

GoodPosted for load

Montgomery County, Georgia · 6.3 MI N of Ailey · Structure no. 000000020900190

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 199 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 199 over Cypress Creek in Montgomery County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 199
CrossesCypress Creek
Location6.3 MI N of Ailey
RouteState Highway 199
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.26776, -82.61836
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic705 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 199 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 199 over Cypress 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 199 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 199 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 199 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.