US Bridges

Sardis Church Road over US 129 and NS Railway

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 9 MI South of Macon · Structure no. 000000002150750

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
423 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,610
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sardis Church Road over US 129 and NS Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sardis Church Road over US 129 and NS Railway in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7,610 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,932 by 2030. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSardis Church Road
CrossesUS 129 and NS Railway
Location9 MI South of Macon
RouteCounty Highway 665
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.6834, -83.6326
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,610 (2024)
Projected traffic25,932 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$56.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sardis Church Road over US 129 and NS Railway built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sardis Church Road over US 129 and NS Railway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sardis Church Road over US 129 and NS Railway carry?

About 7,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sardis Church Road over US 129 and NS Railway?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Sardis Church Road over US 129 and NS Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.