US Bridges

SR 11 / US 129 over Allen Creek

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of Talmo · Structure no. 000000015751160

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 / US 129 over Allen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 11 / US 129 over Allen Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,250 by 2038. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 11 / US 129
CrossesAllen Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Talmo
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.19297, -83.71945
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2024)
Projected traffic24,250 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$26.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 11 / US 129 over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 11 / US 129 over Allen 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 11 / US 129 over Allen Creek carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 / US 129 over Allen Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 / US 129 over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.