US Bridges

CR 1148 over Little River

GoodPosted for load

Turner County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SW of Sycamore · Structure no. 000000028700380

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1148 over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 1148 over Little River in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,335 by 2031. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 1148
CrossesLittle River
Location2.5 MI SW of Sycamore
RouteCounty Highway 1181
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.641, -83.65916
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,335 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1148 over Little River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1148 over Little River 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 CR 1148 over Little River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1148 over Little River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1148 over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.