US Bridges

Vulcan Drive over Beaver Run Creek

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009750050

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vulcan Drive over Beaver Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vulcan Drive over Beaver Run Creek in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVulcan Drive
CrossesBeaver Run Creek
Location3 MI NE of Douglasville
RouteCounty Highway 115
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77485, -84.66379
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2024)
Projected traffic3,510 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vulcan Drive over Beaver Run Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vulcan Drive over Beaver Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Vulcan Drive over Beaver Run Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vulcan Drive over Beaver Run Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Vulcan Drive over Beaver Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.