US Bridges

US 29 Conn./ SR 29 over I-85 (sr 403)

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028500270

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
396 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 Conn./ SR 29 over I-85 (sr 403) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 Conn./ SR 29 over I-85 (sr 403) 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 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.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 29 Conn./ SR 29
CrossesI-85 (sr 403)
Location2 MI E of Lagrange
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.05818, -84.95032
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 Conn./ SR 29 over I-85 (sr 403) built?

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

What condition is US 29 Conn./ SR 29 over I-85 (sr 403) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 Conn./ SR 29 over I-85 (sr 403) carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29 Conn./ SR 29 over I-85 (sr 403)?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 Conn./ SR 29 over I-85 (sr 403)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.