US Bridges

SR 149 over Little Horse Overflow

Good

Telfair County, Georgia · 9.5 MI NE of Jacksonville · Structure no. 000000027100390

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 149 over Little Horse Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying SR 149 over Little Horse Overflow in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 149
CrossesLittle Horse Overflow
Location9.5 MI NE of Jacksonville
RouteState Highway 149
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.91436, -82.8664
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 149 over Little Horse Overflow built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 149 over Little Horse Overflow 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 149 over Little Horse Overflow carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 149 over Little Horse Overflow?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 149 over Little Horse Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.