US Bridges

US 23 SR87 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 3MI N of Macon City Limit · Structure no. 000000002150640

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 SR87 over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 SR87 over Beaverdam Creek in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2032. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 23 SR87
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location3MI N of Macon City Limit
RouteU.S. Route 87
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.92091, -83.7099
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2024)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 SR87 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 SR87 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 23 SR87 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 23 SR87 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 SR87 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.