US Bridges

US 29 over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Troup County, Georgia · In West Point · Structure no. 000000028500130

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
624 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 over Chattahoochee River in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,650 by 2032. The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 29
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationIn West Point
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.87765, -85.18026
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length624 ft (190.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2024)
Projected traffic19,650 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over Chattahoochee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.