US Bridges

US 129 Sbl over Echeconnee Creek O/F

FairPosted for load

Bibb County, Georgia · 7 MI S of Macon Cty Limit · Structure no. 000000002100550

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 Sbl over Echeconnee Creek O/F is a concrete tee beam carrying US 129 Sbl over Echeconnee Creek O/F in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,290 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 129 Sbl
CrossesEcheconnee Creek O/F
Location7 MI S of Macon Cty Limit
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.66873, -83.62247
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,710 (2024)
Projected traffic34,290 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 Sbl over Echeconnee Creek O/F built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is US 129 Sbl over Echeconnee Creek O/F 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 129 Sbl over Echeconnee Creek O/F carry?

About 3,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 129 Sbl over Echeconnee Creek O/F?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 Sbl over Echeconnee Creek O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.