US Bridges

Slygo Road over I-24 (sr 409)- Pope Crk

FairPosted for load

Dade County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of New England · Structure no. 000000008300160

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
427 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slygo Road over I-24 (sr 409)- Pope Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slygo Road over I-24 (sr 409)- Pope Crk in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSlygo Road
CrossesI-24 (sr 409)- Pope Crk
Location5 MI NE of New England
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountyDade County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.97039, -85.44073
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slygo Road over I-24 (sr 409)- Pope Crk built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slygo Road over I-24 (sr 409)- Pope Crk 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 Slygo Road over I-24 (sr 409)- Pope Crk carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Slygo Road over I-24 (sr 409)- Pope Crk?

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Slygo Road over I-24 (sr 409)- Pope Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.