US Bridges

SR 135 over Oconee Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Georgia · 1.6 MI N of Alston · Structure no. 000000020900320

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Oconee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 135 over Oconee Creek in Montgomery County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 135
CrossesOconee Creek
Location1.6 MI N of Alston
RouteState Highway 135
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.10411, -82.48113
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,670 (2024)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 135 over Oconee Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 over Oconee 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 135 over Oconee Creek carry?

About 1,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Oconee Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Oconee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.