US Bridges

US 129 over Bonner Creek

Fair

Jones County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SW of Gray · Structure no. 000000016900050

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 over Bonner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 129 over Bonner Creek in Jones County, Georgia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 68 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,550 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 129
CrossesBonner Creek
Location2.5 MI SW of Gray
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.98713, -83.56959
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2024)
Projected traffic26,550 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 over Bonner Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US 129 over Bonner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 129 over Bonner Creek carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 129 over Bonner Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 129 over Bonner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.