US Bridges

Beaty Road over Mule Creek Trib

Fair

Brooks County, Georgia · App 2 MI SE of Pavo · Structure no. 000000002750330

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaty Road over Mule Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Beaty Road over Mule Creek Trib in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBeaty Road
CrossesMule Creek Trib
LocationApp 2 MI SE of Pavo
RouteCounty Highway 167
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.93619, -83.7093
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic435 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaty Road over Mule Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaty Road over Mule Creek Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Beaty Road over Mule Creek Trib carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Beaty Road over Mule Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Beaty Road over Mule Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.