US Bridges

Arkwright Road over Beaverdam Creek

FairPosted for load

Bibb County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Macon Cty Lmt · Structure no. 000000002101610

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arkwright Road over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Arkwright Road over Beaverdam Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,805 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesArkwright Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location2 MI NW of Macon Cty Lmt
RouteCounty Highway 940
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.92026, -83.7
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 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 traffic1,850 (2024)
Projected traffic2,805 by 2032
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arkwright Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arkwright Road over Beaverdam 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Arkwright Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arkwright Road over Beaverdam 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 Arkwright Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.