US Bridges

US 129 over East Fork Little River

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013951150

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
661 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 over East Fork Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 129 over East Fork Little River in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,800 by 2040. The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 129
CrossesEast Fork Little River
Location5 MI N of Gainesville
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.37261, -83.80907
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length661 ft (201.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic27,800 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$88 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 over East Fork Little River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129 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 June 2023.

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

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 129 over East Fork Little River?

The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 over East Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.