US Bridges

I-24 (wbl) @ I-59 over Pope Creek

Fair

Dade County, Georgia · At Split I-24 W & I-59 S · Structure no. 000000008300410

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 (wbl) @ I-59 over Pope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-24 (wbl) @ I-59 over Pope Creek in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 66,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,960 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-24 (wbl) @ I-59
CrossesPope Creek
LocationAt Split I-24 W & I-59 S
RouteInterstate 24
CountyDade County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.97192, -85.44536
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,700 (2024)
Projected traffic63,960 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$417,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 (wbl) @ I-59 over Pope Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24 (wbl) @ I-59 over Pope 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-24 (wbl) @ I-59 over Pope Creek carry?

About 66,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-24 (wbl) @ I-59 over Pope Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-24 (wbl) @ I-59 over Pope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.