US Bridges

US 23B- US 129 Alt over Jordan Creek Trib.

Good

Bleckley County, Georgia · In Cochran City Limits · Structure no. 000000002300030

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,070
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23B- US 129 Alt over Jordan Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 23B- US 129 Alt over Jordan Creek Trib. in Bleckley County, Georgia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 4,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,885 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 23B- US 129 Alt
CrossesJordan Creek Trib.
LocationIn Cochran City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyBleckley County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.39257, -83.3601
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,070 (2024)
Projected traffic6,885 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23B- US 129 Alt over Jordan Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23B- US 129 Alt over Jordan Creek Trib. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 23B- US 129 Alt over Jordan Creek Trib. carry?

About 4,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 23B- US 129 Alt over Jordan Creek Trib.?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 23B- US 129 Alt over Jordan Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.