US Bridges

SR 147 over Cobb Creek

Good

Toombs County, Georgia · 17 MI S of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027950260

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 147 over Cobb Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 147 over Cobb Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 147
CrossesCobb Creek
Location17 MI S of Lyons
RouteState Highway 147
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.97179, -82.32305
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2024)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2032
Trucks16%
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 147 over Cobb Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 147 over Cobb 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 147 over Cobb Creek carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 147 over Cobb Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 147 over Cobb Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.