US Bridges

SR 159 over Double Run Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wilcox County, Georgia · 6.2 MI S of Pitts · Structure no. 000000031500300

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 159 over Double Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 159 over Double Run Creek in Wilcox County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 159
CrossesDouble Run Creek
Location6.2 MI S of Pitts
RouteState Highway 159
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.8549, -83.55878
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic345 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 159 over Double Run Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 159 over Double Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 159 over Double Run Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 159 over Double Run Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 159 over Double Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.