US Bridges

US 29 over Savannah Riv/Co RD in Ga

Poor

Baker County, Georgia · 13.7MI SW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000014790010

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,145 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Savannah Riv/Co RD in Ga is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 over Savannah Riv/Co RD in Ga in Baker County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2043. The structure is 1,145 ft (349 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesUS 29
CrossesSavannah Riv/Co RD in Ga
Location13.7MI SW of Anderson
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.35418, -82.81549
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,145 ft (349 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Savannah Riv/Co RD in Ga built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over Savannah Riv/Co RD in Ga in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 over Savannah Riv/Co RD in Ga carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Savannah Riv/Co RD in Ga?

The structure is 1,145 ft (349 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over Savannah Riv/Co RD in Ga?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.