US 129 SR 22 over Walnut Creek
FairBibb County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Macon. · Structure no. 000000002100100
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 332 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 129 SR 22 over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 129 SR 22 over Walnut Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,515 by 2030. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 129 SR 22 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 129 SR 22 over Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 129 SR 22 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 20,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 129 SR 22 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns US 129 SR 22 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.