US Bridges

I-520 over Raes Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 11 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500560

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-520 over Raes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-520 over Raes Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 95,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,185 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-520
CrossesRaes Creek
Location11 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteInterstate 520
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.47409, -82.08641
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,100 (2024)
Projected traffic124,185 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$386,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-520 over Raes Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-520 over Raes 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-520 over Raes Creek carry?

About 95,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-520 over Raes Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-520 over Raes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.