US Bridges

Beavers Road over Canton Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Canton · Structure no. 000000005750770

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beavers Road over Canton Creek is a steel culvert carrying Beavers Road over Canton Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBeavers Road
CrossesCanton Creek
Location7 MI E of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyCherokee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.23322, -84.37175
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beavers Road over Canton Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beavers Road over Canton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Beavers Road over Canton Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beavers Road over Canton Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Beavers Road over Canton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.