US Bridges

US 129/ SR 11 over Heart of Georgia RR

Good

Wilcox County, Georgia · In Abbeville Cty Limits · Structure no. 000000031500050

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129/ SR 11 over Heart of Georgia RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 129/ SR 11 over Heart of Georgia RR in Wilcox County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2031. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 129/ SR 11
CrossesHeart of Georgia RR
LocationIn Abbeville Cty Limits
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98788, -83.30685
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2024)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129/ SR 11 over Heart of Georgia RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129/ SR 11 over Heart of Georgia RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 129/ SR 11 over Heart of Georgia RR carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 129/ SR 11 over Heart of Georgia RR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 129/ SR 11 over Heart of Georgia RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.