US Bridges

SR 29 over Pughes Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of East Dublin · Structure no. 000000017551190

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 29 over Pughes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 29 over Pughes Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 29
CrossesPughes Creek
Location7 MI SE of East Dublin
RouteState Highway 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.49348, -82.76878
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (2024)
Projected traffic2,425 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$30.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 29 over Pughes Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 29 over Pughes 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 29 over Pughes Creek carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 29 over Pughes Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 29 over Pughes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.