US Bridges

SR 129 over Dry Creek Trib

Good

Evans County, Georgia · 6 MI NW of Claxton · Structure no. 000000010900340

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 129 over Dry Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 129 over Dry Creek Trib in Evans County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 129
CrossesDry Creek Trib
Location6 MI NW of Claxton
RouteState Highway 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.23018, -81.99164
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 129 over Dry Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 129 over Dry Creek Trib 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 129 over Dry Creek Trib carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 129 over Dry Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 129 over Dry Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.