US Bridges

CR 132 Sewell Road over Little River

Good

Newton County, Georgia · At the Morgan CO Line · Structure no. 000000021750600

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 132 Sewell Road over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 132 Sewell Road over Little River in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 132 Sewell Road
CrossesLittle River
LocationAt the Morgan CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountyNewton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.57398, -83.67968
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic345 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 132 Sewell Road over Little River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 132 Sewell Road over Little River 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 2025.

How much traffic does CR 132 Sewell Road over Little River carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 132 Sewell Road over Little River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR 132 Sewell Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.