US Bridges

SR 121 - US 25 over Butler Creek

Fair

Richmond County, Georgia · 6.4 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500420

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
32,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 121 - US 25 over Butler Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 121 - US 25 over Butler Creek in Richmond 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 32,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,765 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 121 - US 25
CrossesButler Creek
Location6.4 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.38519, -82.02608
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,400 (2024)
Projected traffic42,765 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 121 - US 25 over Butler Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 121 - US 25 over Butler Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 121 - US 25 over Butler Creek carry?

About 32,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 121 - US 25 over Butler Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR 121 - US 25 over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.