US Bridges

US 129/SR 11 over Pond Fork Creek Trib

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · 2.8 MI E of Candler · Structure no. 000000013951170

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129/SR 11 over Pond Fork Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 129/SR 11 over Pond Fork Creek Trib in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,120 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 129/SR 11
CrossesPond Fork Creek Trib
Location2.8 MI E of Candler
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.2262, -83.73553
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2024)
Projected traffic18,120 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129/SR 11 over Pond Fork Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129/SR 11 over Pond Fork Creek Trib 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 129/SR 11 over Pond Fork Creek Trib carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 129/SR 11 over Pond Fork Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 129/SR 11 over Pond Fork Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.