US Bridges

US 129/ SR 44 over Little River

Fair

Putnam County, Georgia · 4.8 MI SW of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023700090

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129/ SR 44 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 129/ SR 44 over Little River in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,390 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,345 by 2031. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 129/ SR 44
CrossesLittle River
Location4.8 MI SW of Eatonton
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyPutnam County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.26154, -83.41804
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,390 (2024)
Projected traffic6,345 by 2031
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129/ SR 44 over Little River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129/ SR 44 over Little River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 129/ SR 44 over Little River carry?

About 4,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 129/ SR 44 over Little River?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 129/ SR 44 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.