US Bridges

Puddin Ridge RD over I-59 (sr 406)

Good

Dade County, Georgia · 7 MI SW of Trenton · Structure no. 000000008300100

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puddin Ridge RD over I-59 (sr 406) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Puddin Ridge RD 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesPuddin Ridge RD
CrossesI-59 (sr 406)
Location7 MI SW of Trenton
RouteCounty Highway 119
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.77219, -85.54037
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Puddin Ridge RD over I-59 (sr 406) built?

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

What condition is Puddin Ridge RD 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 Puddin Ridge RD over I-59 (sr 406) carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Puddin Ridge RD over I-59 (sr 406)?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Puddin Ridge RD over I-59 (sr 406)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.