SR 59 over Littles Creek
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Georgia · 8.2 MI SW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011900080
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 940
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 59 over Littles Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 59 over Littles Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 59 over Littles Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 59 over Littles 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 59 over Littles Creek carry?
About 940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 59 over Littles Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 59 over Littles Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.