US Bridges

US 129 over Cow Creek

Good

Echols County, Georgia · Echol-Lanier CO Line · Structure no. 000000010100330

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 over Cow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 129 over Cow Creek in Echols County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 129
CrossesCow Creek
LocationEchol-Lanier CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.86018, -83.00126
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2024)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129 over Cow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 129 over Cow Creek carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 129 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.