US Bridges

SR 211 over Beech Creek

Good

Barrow County, Georgia · 6.8 MI E of Winder · Structure no. 000000001350580

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 211 over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 211 over Beech Creek in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2036. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 211
CrossesBeech Creek
Location6.8 MI E of Winder
RouteState Highway 211
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02012, -83.60646
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2024)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$19.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 211 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 211 over Beech 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 211 over Beech Creek carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 211 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 211 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.