US Bridges

US 129 over Bluff Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Georgia · 4.7 MI E of Finleyson · Structure no. 000000023500010

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 over Bluff Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 129 over Bluff Creek in Pulaski County, Georgia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 99 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 6 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 129
CrossesBluff Creek
Location4.7 MI E of Finleyson
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyPulaski County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.1446, -83.42123
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2024)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$603,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is US 129 over Bluff 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 129 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 129 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.