SR 59 over Nails Creek
FairFranklin County, Georgia · 6.2 MI SW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011900100
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 940
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 59 over Nails Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 59 over Nails Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 95 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 59 over Nails Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is SR 59 over Nails 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 Nails Creek carry?
About 940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 59 over Nails Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 59 over Nails Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.