US Bridges

SR 11 - US 129 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Berrien County, Georgia · App 1 MI E of Ray City · Structure no. 000000001900010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 - US 129 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 11 - US 129 over Beaverdam Creek in Berrien County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 11 - US 129
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
LocationApp 1 MI E of Ray City
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.07226, -83.1826
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,240 (2024)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 11 - US 129 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 11 - US 129 over Beaverdam 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 11 - US 129 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 2,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 - US 129 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 11 - US 129 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.