US Bridges

US 129 SR 10L (cb over SR 15 Commerce Road

Fair

Clarke County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005900150

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 SR 10L (cb over SR 15 Commerce Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 129 SR 10L (cb over SR 15 Commerce Road in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,085 by 2031. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 129 SR 10L (cb
CrossesSR 15 Commerce Road
Location1.5 MI N of Athens Sq
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyClarke County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97778, -83.37833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,390 (2024)
Projected traffic68,085 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 SR 10L (cb over SR 15 Commerce Road built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 129 SR 10L (cb over SR 15 Commerce Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US 129 SR 10L (cb over SR 15 Commerce Road carry?

About 45,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 129 SR 10L (cb over SR 15 Commerce Road?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 SR 10L (cb over SR 15 Commerce Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.