US Bridges

Beedy Branch Road over Buckhead Creek

Fair

Burke County, Georgia · 7.6 MI SE of Vidette · Structure no. 000000003350280

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
58 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beedy Branch Road over Buckhead Creek is a steel culvert carrying Beedy Branch Road over Buckhead Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBeedy Branch Road
CrossesBuckhead Creek
Location7.6 MI SE of Vidette
RouteCounty Highway 292
CountyBurke County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.98261, -82.13615
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beedy Branch Road over Buckhead Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beedy Branch Road over Buckhead 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Beedy Branch Road over Buckhead Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beedy Branch Road over Buckhead Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Beedy Branch Road over Buckhead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.