US Bridges

US 129 SR 11 over House Creek

Good

Ben Hill County, Georgia · 9.5 MI N of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001750280

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 SR 11 over House Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 129 SR 11 over House Creek in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,610 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2032. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 129 SR 11
CrossesHouse Creek
Location9.5 MI N of Fitzgerald
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.84331, -83.21081
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,610 (2024)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2032
Trucks19%
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$41.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 SR 11 over House Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129 SR 11 over House 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 House Creek carry?

About 1,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 129 SR 11 over House Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 SR 11 over House Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.