US Bridges

US129 (nbl)/ SR11 over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · In SE Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013900020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US129 (nbl)/ SR11 over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US129 (nbl)/ SR11 over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,680 by 2032. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS129 (nbl)/ SR11
CrossesSR 419 (I-985 US 23)
LocationIn SE Gainesville
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28529, -83.80584
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2024)
Projected traffic49,680 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US129 (nbl)/ SR11 over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US129 (nbl)/ SR11 over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US129 (nbl)/ SR11 over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US129 (nbl)/ SR11 over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US129 (nbl)/ SR11 over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.