US Bridges

US 23- US 129 Alt over Little Shellstone Creek

Good

Bleckley County, Georgia · 7 MI NW of Cochran · Structure no. 000000002300070

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23- US 129 Alt over Little Shellstone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 23- US 129 Alt over Little Shellstone 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 6,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,295 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 23- US 129 Alt
CrossesLittle Shellstone Creek
Location7 MI NW of Cochran
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.48247, -83.39567
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,010 (2024)
Projected traffic8,295 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23- US 129 Alt over Little Shellstone 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 Little Shellstone 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 Little Shellstone Creek carry?

About 6,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 23- US 129 Alt over Little Shellstone Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 23- US 129 Alt over Little Shellstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.