US Bridges

SR 138 Ebl over Yellow River

Fair

Rockdale County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Conyers · Structure no. 000000024700110

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
27,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 138 Ebl over Yellow River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 138 Ebl over Yellow River in Rockdale County, Georgia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 68 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 27,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,075 by 2032. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 138 Ebl
CrossesYellow River
Location3 MI NE of Conyers
RouteState Highway 138
CountyRockdale County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68736, -83.96202
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,200 (2024)
Projected traffic24,075 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 138 Ebl over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 138 Ebl over Yellow River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 138 Ebl over Yellow River carry?

About 27,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 138 Ebl over Yellow River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 138 Ebl over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.