US Bridges

SR 125 over Hat Creek

GoodPosted for load

Tift County, Georgia · App 7 MI N of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700240

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 over Hat Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR 125 over Hat Creek in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2031. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 125
CrossesHat Creek
LocationApp 7 MI N of Tifton
RouteState Highway 125
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.56667, -83.48509
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,490 (2024)
Projected traffic4,725 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$744,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 125 over Hat Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 125 over Hat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 125 over Hat Creek carry?

About 3,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 over Hat Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 125 over Hat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.