US Bridges

SR 133 over Dry Creek

Good

Worth County, Georgia · 4 Miles North of Bridgebo · Structure no. 000000032100250

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 133 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 133 over Dry Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 5,370 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,045 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 133
CrossesDry Creek
Location4 Miles North of Bridgebo
RouteState Highway 133
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.45869, -83.99507
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,370 (2024)
Projected traffic6,045 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 133 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 133 over Dry 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 133 over Dry Creek carry?

About 5,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 133 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 133 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.