US Bridges

US 129 over Sandy Run Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · SE Warner Robins · Structure no. 000000015300360

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 over Sandy Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 129 over Sandy Run Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 30,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,365 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 129
CrossesSandy Run Creek
LocationSE Warner Robins
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.57683, -83.58951
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,300 (2024)
Projected traffic40,365 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 over Sandy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129 over Sandy Run Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 129 over Sandy Run Creek carry?

About 30,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 129 over Sandy Run Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 over Sandy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.