US 129 SR 24 over Big Sandy Creek
FairMorgan County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SW of Apalachee · Structure no. 000000021100060
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 314 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 129 SR 24 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 129 SR 24 over Big Sandy 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.
It carries about 9,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,570 by 2030. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 129 SR 24 over Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 9,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 129 SR 24 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 129 SR 24 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.