US Bridges

SR 59 over Crocket Creek

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 7.5 MI SW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011900090

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Crocket Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 59 over Crocket Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 99 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 59
CrossesCrocket Creek
Location7.5 MI SW of Carnesville
RouteState Highway 59
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.32705, -83.35324
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic940 (2024)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Crocket Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is SR 59 over Crocket 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Crocket Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Crocket Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 59 over Crocket Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.