US Bridges

CR 57 Val-Del Road over Withlacoochee Riv Trib

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NE of Hahira · Structure no. 000000018550100

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 57 Val-Del Road over Withlacoochee Riv Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 57 Val-Del Road over Withlacoochee Riv Trib in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 57 Val-Del Road
CrossesWithlacoochee Riv Trib
Location3.5 MI NE of Hahira
RouteCounty Highway 57
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.02592, -83.32774
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$451,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 57 Val-Del Road over Withlacoochee Riv Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 57 Val-Del Road over Withlacoochee Riv Trib 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 57 Val-Del Road over Withlacoochee Riv Trib carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 57 Val-Del Road over Withlacoochee Riv Trib?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 57 Val-Del Road over Withlacoochee Riv Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.