US Bridges

US 129 over Stump Creek Relief

Good

Irwin County, Georgia · App 3 MI S Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015500020

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 over Stump Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 129 over Stump Creek Relief in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 129
CrossesStump Creek Relief
LocationApp 3 MI S Ocilla
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.57414, -83.25304
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2024)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 over Stump Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129 over Stump Creek Relief 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 129 over Stump Creek Relief carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 129 over Stump Creek Relief?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 over Stump Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.