US Bridges

US 129 over Big Tucsawatchee Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Georgia · 3.7 MI S of Hawkinsville · Structure no. 000000023500030

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
482 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
2,430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 over Big Tucsawatchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 129 over Big Tucsawatchee Creek in Pulaski County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,315 by 2031. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 129
CrossesBig Tucsawatchee Creek
Location3.7 MI S of Hawkinsville
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.22868, -83.4696
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadH 20
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,430 (2024)
Projected traffic3,315 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$608,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129 over Big Tucsawatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129 over Big Tucsawatchee 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 Big Tucsawatchee Creek carry?

About 2,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 129 over Big Tucsawatchee Creek?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 over Big Tucsawatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.