US Bridges

Miles-Beckworth RD over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Appling County, Georgia · 2.3 MI S of Holmesville · Structure no. 000000000150090

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miles-Beckworth RD over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Miles-Beckworth RD over Sweetwater Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMiles-Beckworth RD
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location2.3 MI S of Holmesville
RouteCounty Highway 153
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.67249, -82.3191
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miles-Beckworth RD over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miles-Beckworth RD over Sweetwater 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 2025.

How much traffic does Miles-Beckworth RD over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Miles-Beckworth RD over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Miles-Beckworth RD over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.