US Bridges

US 129/ SR 11 over Limestone Creek

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · In East Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013900740

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129/ SR 11 over Limestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 129/ SR 11 over Limestone Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,225 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 129/ SR 11
CrossesLimestone Creek
LocationIn East Gainesville
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.32631, -83.80481
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 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 traffic17,400 (2024)
Projected traffic24,225 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129/ SR 11 over Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129/ SR 11 over Limestone Creek 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 US 129/ SR 11 over Limestone Creek carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 129/ SR 11 over Limestone Creek?

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

Who owns US 129/ SR 11 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.