US Bridges

Byrds Chapel over I-59 (sr 406)

Good

Dade County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Trenton · Structure no. 000000008300010

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byrds Chapel over I-59 (sr 406) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Byrds Chapel over I-59 (sr 406) in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesByrds Chapel
CrossesI-59 (sr 406)
Location4 MI SW of Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.81408, -85.54572
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Byrds Chapel over I-59 (sr 406) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byrds Chapel over I-59 (sr 406) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Byrds Chapel over I-59 (sr 406) carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Byrds Chapel over I-59 (sr 406)?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Byrds Chapel over I-59 (sr 406)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.