US 129 over Ga Southern Railroad
FairEchols County, Georgia · 10 MI N of Statenville · Structure no. 000000010100020
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 129 over Ga Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 129 over Ga Southern Railroad in Echols County, Georgia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 129 over Ga Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 129 over Ga Southern Railroad 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 129 over Ga Southern Railroad carry?
About 1,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 129 over Ga Southern Railroad?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US 129 over Ga Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.