US Bridges

SR 121 - US 25 over Spirit Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 3.4 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024501140

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 121 - US 25 over Spirit Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 121 - US 25 over Spirit Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 20,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,885 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 121 - US 25
CrossesSpirit Creek
Location3.4 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.34812, -82.05427
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,600 (2024)
Projected traffic33,885 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$852,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 121 - US 25 over Spirit 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 January 2024.

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

About 20,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR 121 - US 25 over Spirit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.