US Bridges

R. B. Russell Pky over SR 247 (us 129)

Good

Houston County, Georgia · Warner Robins - SE Sect. · Structure no. 000000015300670

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R. B. Russell Pky over SR 247 (us 129) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying R. B. Russell Pky over SR 247 (us 129) in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,705 by 2032. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesR. B. Russell Pky
CrossesSR 247 (us 129)
LocationWarner Robins - SE Sect.
RouteCity Street 762
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.59341, -83.59091
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.5 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2024)
Projected traffic33,705 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R. B. Russell Pky over SR 247 (us 129) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is R. B. Russell Pky over SR 247 (us 129) 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 R. B. Russell Pky over SR 247 (us 129) carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is R. B. Russell Pky over SR 247 (us 129)?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns R. B. Russell Pky over SR 247 (us 129)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.