US Bridges

I-59 (sbl) over Crawfish Creek

Fair

Dade County, Georgia · 3.8 MI SW of Trenton · Structure no. 000000008300240

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 (sbl) over Crawfish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-59 (sbl) over Crawfish Creek 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 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 22,200 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,380 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-59 (sbl)
CrossesCrawfish Creek
Location3.8 MI SW of Trenton
RouteInterstate 59
CountyDade County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.81169, -85.54728
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,200 (2024)
Projected traffic19,380 by 2032
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$774,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 (sbl) over Crawfish Creek built?

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

What condition is I-59 (sbl) over Crawfish 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 I-59 (sbl) over Crawfish Creek carry?

About 22,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-59 (sbl) over Crawfish Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 (sbl) over Crawfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.