US Bridges

SR 29 over Mercer Creek

GoodPosted for load

Treutlen County, Georgia · 7.5 MI NW of Soperton · Structure no. 000000028300070

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 29 over Mercer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 29 over Mercer Creek in Treutlen County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 29
CrossesMercer Creek
Location7.5 MI NW of Soperton
RouteState Highway 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.44386, -82.69042
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2024)
Projected traffic2,115 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$610,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 29 over Mercer Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 29 over Mercer 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 29 over Mercer Creek carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 29 over Mercer Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 29 over Mercer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.