US 129 over Dry Creek
FairHouston County, Georgia · 12 MI SE of Perry · Structure no. 000000015300320
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 129 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 129 over Dry Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,935 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 129 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 129 over Dry 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 129 over Dry Creek carry?
About 4,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 129 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 129 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.