US Bridges

Beach Hwy. over Little Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Bacon County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Int US 1 · Structure no. 000000000550030

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Hwy. over Little Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Beach Hwy. over Little Hurricane Creek in Bacon County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach Hwy.
CrossesLittle Hurricane Creek
Location1 MI W of Int US 1
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyBacon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.46082, -82.45501
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach Hwy. over Little Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Hwy. over Little Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Beach Hwy. over Little Hurricane Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beach Hwy. over Little Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Hwy. over Little Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.