US Bridges

SR 122 over Aucilla River

Fair

Thomas County, Georgia · App 6 MI E of Thomasville · Structure no. 000000027500210

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 122 over Aucilla River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 122 over Aucilla River in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,080 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 122
CrossesAucilla River
LocationApp 6 MI E of Thomasville
RouteState Highway 122
CountyThomas County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.89248, -83.85561
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,080 (2024)
Projected traffic4,410 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 122 over Aucilla River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 122 over Aucilla River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 122 over Aucilla River carry?

About 3,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 122 over Aucilla River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 122 over Aucilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.