US Bridges

SR 59 over Grove Creek

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SE of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150730

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over Grove Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2039. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 59
CrossesGrove Creek
Location6.5 MI SE of Homer
RouteState Highway 59
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26636, -83.42556
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,920 (2024)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$34 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over Grove 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Grove Creek carry?

About 3,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Grove Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.