US Bridges

US 129 Sbl over Echeconnee Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · North Warner Robins · Structure no. 000000015300940

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
435 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 Sbl over Echeconnee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 129 Sbl over Echeconnee Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,710 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,590 by 2032. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 129 Sbl
CrossesEcheconnee Creek
LocationNorth Warner Robins
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.6642, -83.61957
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,710 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 Sbl over Echeconnee Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 129 Sbl over Echeconnee Creek?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 Sbl over Echeconnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.