US Bridges

US 41 SR 49 over SR 247 (us 129)

Fair

Bibb County, Georgia · 2.5 MI S of Macon Cty Lmt · Structure no. 000000002100310

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SR 49 over SR 247 (us 129) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SR 49 over SR 247 (us 129) in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,725 by 2032. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 SR 49
CrossesSR 247 (us 129)
Location2.5 MI S of Macon Cty Lmt
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.72992, -83.65532
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,770 (2024)
Projected traffic22,725 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$848,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 SR 49 over SR 247 (us 129) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 SR 49 over SR 247 (us 129) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 SR 49 over SR 247 (us 129) carry?

About 4,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SR 49 over SR 247 (us 129)?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SR 49 over SR 247 (us 129)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.