US Bridges

N Broad Street over South Beaverdam Creek

FairPosted for load

Elbert County, Georgia · In NE Bowman · Structure no. 000000010500150

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Broad Street over South Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Broad Street over South Beaverdam Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,080 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,185 by 2031. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesN Broad Street
CrossesSouth Beaverdam Creek
LocationIn NE Bowman
RouteState Highway 172
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.21556, -83.01952
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,080 (2024)
Projected traffic4,185 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$867,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Broad Street over South Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Broad Street over South Beaverdam 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N Broad Street over South Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 3,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N Broad Street over South Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N Broad Street over South Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.