US Bridges

SR 149 over Little Horse Creek

Good

Telfair County, Georgia · 11 MI W of Lumber City · Structure no. 000000027100540

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 149 over Little Horse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 149 over Little Horse Creek in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 149
CrossesLittle Horse Creek
Location11 MI W of Lumber City
RouteState Highway 149
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.91599, -82.86596
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 149 over Little Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 149 over Little Horse 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 149 over Little Horse Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 149 over Little Horse Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 149 over Little Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.