US Bridges

SR 121 over Battle Creek

Good

Tattnall County, Georgia · 10 MI NW of Glennville · Structure no. 000000026700180

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 121 over Battle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 121 over Battle Creek in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 121
CrossesBattle Creek
Location10 MI NW of Glennville
RouteState Highway 121
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98097, -82.07476
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2024)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 121 over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 121 over Battle 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 121 over Battle Creek carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 121 over Battle Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 121 over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.