US Bridges

North Avenue (nbl) over SR 10 Loop US 129

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NE of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005900510

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Avenue (nbl) over SR 10 Loop US 129 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Avenue (nbl) over SR 10 Loop US 129 in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, 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 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,950 by 2031. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Avenue (nbl)
CrossesSR 10 Loop US 129
Location1.5 MI NE of Athens Sq
RouteCounty Highway 600
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97844, -83.36356
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2024)
Projected traffic25,950 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 North Avenue (nbl) over SR 10 Loop US 129 built?

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

What condition is North Avenue (nbl) over SR 10 Loop US 129 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does North Avenue (nbl) over SR 10 Loop US 129 carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Avenue (nbl) over SR 10 Loop US 129?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns North Avenue (nbl) over SR 10 Loop US 129?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.