US Bridges

I-59 (sbl) over CR 271 Hicks Hollow RD

Fair

Dade County, Georgia · In New England · Structure no. 000000008300280

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 (sbl) over CR 271 Hicks Hollow RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-59 (sbl) over CR 271 Hicks Hollow RD 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,990 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-59 (sbl)
CrossesCR 271 Hicks Hollow RD
LocationIn New England
RouteInterstate 59
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.90684, -85.48954
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2024)
Projected traffic27,990 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$563,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 (sbl) over CR 271 Hicks Hollow RD built?

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

What condition is I-59 (sbl) over CR 271 Hicks Hollow RD 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 CR 271 Hicks Hollow RD carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-59 (sbl) over CR 271 Hicks Hollow RD?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-59 (sbl) over CR 271 Hicks Hollow RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.