US Bridges

US 129/ SR 11 over Town Creek

Good

Wilcox County, Georgia · Abbeville City Limits · Structure no. 000000031500060

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129/ SR 11 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 129/ SR 11 over Town Creek in Wilcox County, Georgia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 129/ SR 11
CrossesTown Creek
LocationAbbeville City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.0007, -83.31345
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2024)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 129/ SR 11 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 129/ SR 11 over Town 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 129/ SR 11 over Town Creek carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 129/ SR 11 over Town Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 129/ SR 11 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.