I-59 (sbl) over Crawfish Creek
Dade County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I-59 (sbl) over Crawfish Creek in Dade County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 22,200 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 33 of the 73 inventoried bridges in Dade County rated fair (45.2%); 1 (1.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 131 ft |
| Location | 3.8 Mi SW of Trenton |
| NBI structure number | 000000008300240 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Dade County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-24 (ebl) over CSX Railroad (340588K) | 1966 | 68,500 | Fair |
| I-24 (ebl) over Pope Creek | 1965 | 67,900 | Fair |
| I-24 (wbl) @ I-59 over Pope Creek | 1965 | 66,700 | Fair |
| I-24 (wbl) over Pope Creek Trib. | 1965 | 66,700 | Fair |
| I-24 (wbl) over CSX Railroad (340588K) | 1966 | 50,400 | Fair |
| I-24 (ebl) over Pope Creek | 1965 | 48,000 | Good |
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