US Bridges

SR 122 over Musket Bay

Fair

Ware County, Georgia · 5 MI W of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900200

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 122 over Musket Bay is a concrete culvert carrying SR 122 over Musket Bay in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 122
CrossesMusket Bay
Location5 MI W of Waycross
RouteState Highway 122
CountyWare County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.20396, -82.48237
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 122 over Musket Bay built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 122 over Musket Bay 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 122 over Musket Bay carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 122 over Musket Bay?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 122 over Musket Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.