US Bridges

I-59 (sbl) over Dry Wash Branch

Good

Dade County, Georgia · 2 MI N of New England · Structure no. 000000008300320

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-59 (sbl) over Dry Wash Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-59 (sbl) over Dry Wash Branch 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,990 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-59 (sbl)
CrossesDry Wash Branch
Location2 MI N of New England
RouteInterstate 59
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.93664, -85.48315
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2024)
Projected traffic27,990 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-59 (sbl) over Dry Wash Branch built?

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

What condition is I-59 (sbl) over Dry Wash Branch 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 Dry Wash Branch carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-59 (sbl) over Dry Wash Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-59 (sbl) over Dry Wash Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.