US Bridges

SR 138 Wbl over Yellow River

Good

Rockdale County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Conyers · Structure no. 000000024750200

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 138 Wbl over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 138 Wbl over Yellow River in Rockdale County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 16,050 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 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 138 Wbl
CrossesYellow River
Location3 MI NE of Conyers
RouteState Highway 138
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68754, -83.96227
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,050 (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 Wbl over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 138 Wbl over Yellow 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 May 2023.

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

About 16,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 138 Wbl over Yellow River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 138 Wbl over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.