US 129 / SR 11 over Otter Creek
GoodBen Hill County, Georgia · 5.5 MI E of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001700020
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,870
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 129 / SR 11 over Otter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 129 / SR 11 over Otter Creek in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 99 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 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,985 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 129 / SR 11 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is US 129 / SR 11 over Otter 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 129 / SR 11 over Otter Creek carry?
About 1,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 129 / SR 11 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 129 / SR 11 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.