US Bridges

US 11 / SR 58 over Red River Branch

Good

Dade County, Georgia · 12 MI SW of Trenton · Structure no. 000000008300020

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 / SR 58 over Red River Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 11 / SR 58 over Red River Branch in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 11 / SR 58
CrossesRed River Branch
Location12 MI SW of Trenton
RouteU.S. Route 11
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.70761, -85.55169
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2024)
Projected traffic1,605 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 / SR 58 over Red River Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 / SR 58 over Red River Branch 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 US 11 / SR 58 over Red River Branch carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 11 / SR 58 over Red River Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 11 / SR 58 over Red River Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.