US Bridges

US 129 over Nor Southern Rr- Scl Rr.

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · In SE Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013900040

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
343 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
36,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 over Nor Southern Rr- Scl Rr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 129 over Nor Southern Rr- Scl Rr. in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 36,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,630 by 2032. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 129
CrossesNor Southern Rr- Scl Rr.
LocationIn SE Gainesville
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29258, -83.81479
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,100 (2024)
Projected traffic45,630 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 over Nor Southern Rr- Scl Rr. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129 over Nor Southern Rr- Scl Rr. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 129 over Nor Southern Rr- Scl Rr. carry?

About 36,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 129 over Nor Southern Rr- Scl Rr.?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 over Nor Southern Rr- Scl Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.