US Bridges

US 11 / SR 58 over Pope Creek

FairPosted for load

Dade County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of New England · Structure no. 000000008300080

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 / SR 58 over Pope Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 / SR 58 over Pope Creek in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11 / SR 58
CrossesPope Creek
Location4 MI NE of New England
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyDade County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.95531, -85.429
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,990 (2024)
Projected traffic5,205 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 / SR 58 over Pope Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 11 / SR 58 over Pope 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 Pope Creek carry?

About 4,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 11 / SR 58 over Pope Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 / SR 58 over Pope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.