US Bridges

CR 65 Beaver Ro over Fishing Creek

Good

Bacon County, Georgia · 5.5 MI E Int SR 32 and 99 · Structure no. 000000000550010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65 Beaver Ro over Fishing Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 65 Beaver Ro over Fishing Creek in Bacon 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 65 Beaver Ro
CrossesFishing Creek
Location5.5 MI E Int SR 32 and 99
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.52779, -82.27847
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 65 Beaver Ro over Fishing Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 65 Beaver Ro over Fishing 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 65 Beaver Ro over Fishing Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 65 Beaver Ro over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 65 Beaver Ro over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.