US Bridges

US 23- US 129 Alt over Bollinger Creek

Good

Bleckley County, Georgia · 4.7 MI NW of Cochran · Structure no. 000000002300060

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23- US 129 Alt over Bollinger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 23- US 129 Alt over Bollinger Creek in Bleckley County, Georgia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 90 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 6,980 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,390 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 23- US 129 Alt
CrossesBollinger Creek
Location4.7 MI NW of Cochran
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.451, -83.38075
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,980 (2024)
Projected traffic9,390 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23- US 129 Alt over Bollinger Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 23- US 129 Alt over Bollinger Creek 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 23- US 129 Alt over Bollinger Creek carry?

About 6,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 23- US 129 Alt over Bollinger Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 23- US 129 Alt over Bollinger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.