US Bridges

US 129 / SR 15 over Barber Creek

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 3.3 MI N of Watkinsville · Structure no. 000000021950370

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 / SR 15 over Barber Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 129 / SR 15 over Barber Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 31,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,340 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 129 / SR 15
CrossesBarber Creek
Location3.3 MI N of Watkinsville
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91102, -83.40456
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,300 (2024)
Projected traffic35,340 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 / SR 15 over Barber Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129 / SR 15 over Barber 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 129 / SR 15 over Barber Creek carry?

About 31,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 129 / SR 15 over Barber Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 / SR 15 over Barber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.