US Bridges

SR 59 over Stephens Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Georgia · Inside Carnesville Ga · Structure no. 000000011900130

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Stephens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 59 over Stephens 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 5 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 6,610 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,720 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesStephens Creek
LocationInside Carnesville Ga
RouteState Highway 59
CountyFranklin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36834, -83.23848
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,610 (2024)
Projected traffic9,720 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$762,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Stephens Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over Stephens 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 Stephens Creek carry?

About 6,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Stephens Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Stephens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.