US Bridges

US 11 / SR 58 over Squirrel Town Creek

Fair

Dade County, Georgia · In New England · Structure no. 000000008300070

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 / SR 58 over Squirrel Town Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 / SR 58 over Squirrel Town Creek in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 89 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11 / SR 58
CrossesSquirrel Town Creek
LocationIn New England
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyDade County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.91719, -85.47593
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,140 (2024)
Projected traffic6,600 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 / SR 58 over Squirrel Town Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 11 / SR 58 over Squirrel Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 11 / SR 58 over Squirrel Town Creek carry?

About 5,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 11 / SR 58 over Squirrel Town Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 / SR 58 over Squirrel Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.