US Bridges

US 129/ SR 11 over East Fork Little River

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Clermont · Structure no. 000000013900070

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129/ SR 11 over East Fork Little River is a concrete culvert carrying US 129/ SR 11 over East Fork Little River in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 9,860 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 129/ SR 11
CrossesEast Fork Little River
Location2 MI S of Clermont
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.45579, -83.79874
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,860 (2024)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129/ SR 11 over East Fork Little River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129/ SR 11 over East Fork Little River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 129/ SR 11 over East Fork Little River carry?

About 9,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 129/ SR 11 over East Fork Little River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 129/ SR 11 over East Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.