US Bridges

SR 11 - US 129 over Knights Branch

Good

Lanier County, Georgia · App 9 MI S of Lakeland · Structure no. 000000017300010

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 - US 129 over Knights Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 11 - US 129 over Knights Branch in Lanier 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 11 - US 129
CrossesKnights Branch
LocationApp 9 MI S of Lakeland
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.97633, -83.00714
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating26.9 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 width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 11 - US 129 over Knights Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 11 - US 129 over Knights Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 11 - US 129 over Knights Branch carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 - US 129 over Knights Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 - US 129 over Knights Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.