US Bridges

US 129 Nbl over Echeconnee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Houston County, Georgia · North - Warner Robins · Structure no. 000000015300370

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
402 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 Nbl over Echeconnee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 129 Nbl over Echeconnee Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,590 by 2032. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 129 Nbl
CrossesEcheconnee Creek
LocationNorth - Warner Robins
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.66419, -83.61933
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,200 (2024)
Projected traffic37,590 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 Nbl over Echeconnee Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129 Nbl over Echeconnee 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 Nbl over Echeconnee Creek carry?

About 25,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 129 Nbl over Echeconnee Creek?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 Nbl over Echeconnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.