FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 23-129 ALT NBL

Carrying US 23-129 ALT NBL over CSX RAILROAD

4.7 MI E OF MACON, Bibb, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 23-129 ALT NBL

The US 23-129 ALT NBL bridge in Bibb, Georgia carries US 23-129 ALT NBL over CSX RAILROAD. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 57.6 meters (189 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,130 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 23-129 ALT NBL compares

▲ 10.3
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Georgia bridges
246
Bridges in Bibb
US 23-129 ALT NBL 44.4 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
57.6 m (189 ft)
Deck Width
13.2 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,130 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000002100460

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 23-129 ALT NBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 23-129 ALT NBL against other structures in Bibb and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 23-129 ALT NBL?

US 23-129 ALT NBL in Bibb, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 23-129 ALT NBL inspected?

US 23-129 ALT NBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,130 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 23-129 ALT NBL is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 23-129 ALT NBL?

US 23-129 ALT NBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 23-129 ALT NBL?

US 23-129 ALT NBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 23-129 ALT NBL and does age affect safety?

US 23-129 ALT NBL was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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