US Bridges

SR 29 (sbl) - US 4 over Fishing Creek

Good

Baldwin County, Georgia · 1.9 MI W of Milledgeville · Structure no. 000000000900490

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 29 (sbl) - US 4 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 29 (sbl) - US 4 over Fishing Creek in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 14,760 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,140 by 2031. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 29 (sbl) - US 4
CrossesFishing Creek
Location1.9 MI W of Milledgeville
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.08235, -83.26041
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,760 (2024)
Projected traffic22,140 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 29 (sbl) - US 4 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 29 (sbl) - US 4 over Fishing 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 29 (sbl) - US 4 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 14,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 29 (sbl) - US 4 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 29 (sbl) - US 4 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.