FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 129

Carrying US 129 over STANDLEY CREEK

4.9 MI NE OF FINLEYSON, Pulaski, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 129

The US 129 bridge in Pulaski, Georgia carries US 129 over STANDLEY CREEK. It was built in 1926, making it 100 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1936, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 890 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 7/9, 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 26.3 metric tons.

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

How US 129 compares

▼ 7.8
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Georgia bridges
45
Bridges in Pulaski
US 129 26.3 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.1
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1926
Last Reconstructed
1936
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
890 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000023500020

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 129 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 129 against other structures in Pulaski 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 129?

US 129 in Pulaski, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 129 inspected?

US 129'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 890 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 129 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 129?

US 129 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 129?

US 129 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 129 and does age affect safety?

US 129 was built in 1926, making it 100 years old and last reconstructed in 1936.

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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