US Bridges

SR 11 - US 129 over Batterbee Branch

GoodPosted for load

Berrien County, Georgia · North End of Ray City · Structure no. 000000001900020

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 - US 129 over Batterbee Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 11 - US 129 over Batterbee Branch in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,220 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,055 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 11 - US 129
CrossesBatterbee Branch
LocationNorth End of Ray City
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.07833, -83.20309
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,220 (2024)
Projected traffic5,055 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 11 - US 129 over Batterbee Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 11 - US 129 over Batterbee Branch 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 SR 11 - US 129 over Batterbee Branch carry?

About 3,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 - US 129 over Batterbee Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 - US 129 over Batterbee Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.