US Bridges

SR 138 over Big Haynes Creek

Good

Rockdale County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NE of Conyers · Structure no. 000000024700120

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 138 over Big Haynes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 138 over Big Haynes Creek in Rockdale County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,670 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 138
CrossesBig Haynes Creek
Location4.5 MI NE of Conyers
RouteState Highway 138
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71156, -83.93101
Functional classUrban 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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2024)
Projected traffic23,670 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 138 over Big Haynes Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 138 over Big Haynes 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 138 over Big Haynes Creek carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 138 over Big Haynes Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 138 over Big Haynes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.