I-59 (sbl) over Squirrel Town Creek
GoodDade County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of New England · Structure no. 000000008300300
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-59 (sbl) over Squirrel Town Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-59 (sbl) over Squirrel Town Creek 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 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 22,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,990 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-59 (sbl) over Squirrel Town Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-59 (sbl) over Squirrel Town Creek 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 I-59 (sbl) over Squirrel Town Creek carry?
About 22,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-59 (sbl) over Squirrel Town Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-59 (sbl) over Squirrel Town Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.