US Bridges

US 129 over I-85 (sr 403)

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Jackson County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Pendergrass · Structure no. 000000015750780

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 over I-85 (sr 403) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 129 over I-85 (sr 403) in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,445 by 2031. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 98 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 129
CrossesI-85 (sr 403)
Location2 MI SE of Pendergrass
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.15239, -83.64606
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2024)
Projected traffic17,445 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 over I-85 (sr 403) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129 over I-85 (sr 403) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 129 over I-85 (sr 403) carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 129 over I-85 (sr 403)?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 over I-85 (sr 403)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.