Dade County Bridge Report Card
Dade County scores 93 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Dade County, Georgia
Dade County has 73 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.4% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Dade County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 93/100 (A). The county has 73 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 1.4% | 2.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 58 years vs 48 nationally | 4.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 844,497 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 1.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 58 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 10 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Dade County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Cloverdale Rd. over Lookout Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1932 |
| I-24 (ebl) over Csx Railroad (340588k) | High traffic | Fair | 68,500 | 1966 |
| I-24 (ebl) over Pope Creek | High traffic | Fair | 67,900 | 1965 |
| I-24 (wbl) @ I-59 over Pope Creek | High traffic | Fair | 66,700 | 1965 |
| I-24 (wbl) over Pope Creek Trib. | High traffic | Fair | 66,700 | 1965 |
| I-24 (wbl) over Csx Railroad (340588k) | High traffic | Fair | 50,400 | 1966 |
| I-24 (ebl) over Pope Creek | High traffic | Good | 48,000 | 1965 |
| I-24 Ebl over I-59 Conn To I-24 W | High traffic | Good | 48,000 | 2003 |
| I-24 Ebl (sr 409) over I-59 Sbl (sr 406) | High traffic | Good | 48,000 | 2003 |
| I-59 (nbl) over CR 141 Lake Hills Drive | High traffic | Fair | 22,600 | 1967 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.