US Bridges

SR 132 over Hurricane Branch

Good

Telfair County, Georgia · 4.3 MI S of Milan · Structure no. 000000027100340

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 132 over Hurricane Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 132 over Hurricane Branch in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 132
CrossesHurricane Branch
Location4.3 MI S of Milan
RouteState Highway 132
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.96594, -83.02502
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 132 over Hurricane Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 132 over Hurricane Branch 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 132 over Hurricane Branch carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 132 over Hurricane Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 132 over Hurricane Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.