US Bridges

US 129/SR 962(SBL) over Tesnatee Creek

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White County, Georgia · 1.4 MI Northwest of Cleve · Structure no. 000000031150500

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129/SR 962(SBL) over Tesnatee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 129/SR 962(SBL) over Tesnatee Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,700 by 2032. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 129/SR 962(SBL)
CrossesTesnatee Creek
Location1.4 MI Northwest of Cleve
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyWhite County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.60972, -83.77842
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2024)
Projected traffic15,700 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$45.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129/SR 962(SBL) over Tesnatee Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129/SR 962(SBL) over Tesnatee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 129/SR 962(SBL) over Tesnatee Creek carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 129/SR 962(SBL) over Tesnatee Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 129/SR 962(SBL) over Tesnatee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.