US Bridges

SR 59 over Uniwatti Creek Trib

Fair

Franklin County, Georgia · 2.7 MI SW Lavonia · Structure no. 000000011950930

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Uniwatti Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 59 over Uniwatti Creek Trib in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 59
CrossesUniwatti Creek Trib
Location2.7 MI SW Lavonia
RouteState Highway 59
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.42307, -83.15229
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2024)
Projected traffic3,630 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Uniwatti Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SR 59 over Uniwatti Creek Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Uniwatti Creek Trib carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Uniwatti Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 59 over Uniwatti Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.