US Bridges

US129 / SR962(SBL) over Jess Hunt Road

Good

White County, Georgia · 1 MI West of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031150520

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

About this bridge

US129 / SR962(SBL) over Jess Hunt Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US129 / SR962(SBL) over Jess Hunt Road 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 2037. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS129 / SR962(SBL)
CrossesJess Hunt Road
Location1 MI West of Cleveland
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.59992, -83.78078
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2024)
Projected traffic15,700 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$36.1 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US129 / SR962(SBL) over Jess Hunt Road built?

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

What condition is US129 / SR962(SBL) over Jess Hunt Road 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 US129 / SR962(SBL) over Jess Hunt Road carry?

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

How long is US129 / SR962(SBL) over Jess Hunt Road?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US129 / SR962(SBL) over Jess Hunt Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.