US Bridges

SR 129 over I-16 (sr 404)

Good

Candler County, Georgia · 1.6 MI S of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300160

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
378 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 129 over I-16 (sr 404) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 129 over I-16 (sr 404) in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,130 by 2031. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 129
CrossesI-16 (sr 404)
Location1.6 MI S of Metter
RouteState Highway 129
CountyCandler County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.3739, -82.05546
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,790 (2024)
Projected traffic5,130 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 129 over I-16 (sr 404) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 129 over I-16 (sr 404) 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 129 over I-16 (sr 404) carry?

About 4,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 129 over I-16 (sr 404)?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 129 over I-16 (sr 404)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.