US Bridges

Old Hale Gap RD over I-59 (sr 406)

Fair

Dade County, Georgia · In N Side of New England · Structure no. 000000008300180

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hale Gap RD over I-59 (sr 406) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Hale Gap RD over I-59 (sr 406) in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld Hale Gap RD
CrossesI-59 (sr 406)
LocationIn N Side of New England
RouteCounty Highway 186
CountyDade County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.92244, -85.48187
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Hale Gap RD over I-59 (sr 406) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hale Gap RD over I-59 (sr 406) 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 Old Hale Gap RD over I-59 (sr 406) carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old Hale Gap RD over I-59 (sr 406)?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hale Gap RD over I-59 (sr 406)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.