US Bridges

US 129 over Cedar Creek

Good

Jones County, Georgia · 13.4 MI NE of Gray · Structure no. 000000016900150

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 129 over Cedar Creek in Jones County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,525 by 2032. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 129
CrossesCedar Creek
Location13.4 MI NE of Gray
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.18632, -83.43709
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,870 (2024)
Projected traffic6,525 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129 over Cedar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 129 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 129 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.