US Bridges

US 129 SR 24 over Hard Labor Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Madison · Structure no. 000000021100050

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
300 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 SR 24 over Hard Labor Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 129 SR 24 over Hard Labor Creek in Morgan County, Georgia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,365 by 2030. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 129 SR 24
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Madison
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyMorgan County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.64465, -83.44805
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic13,365 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 SR 24 over Hard Labor Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 129 SR 24 over Hard Labor 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 129 SR 24 over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 129 SR 24 over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 SR 24 over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.