SR 77 over Beaverdam Creek
FairElbert County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010500240
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,010
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 77 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 77 over Beaverdam Creek in Elbert 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 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 7,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,715 by 2032. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 77 over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 77 over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 77 over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 7,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 77 over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns SR 77 over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.