Winns Mill Road over South Beaverdam Creek
FairElbert County, Georgia · 1.3 MI N of Bowman · Structure no. 000000010550310
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Winns Mill Road over South Beaverdam Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winns Mill Road over South Beaverdam Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 104 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winns Mill Road over South Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Winns Mill Road 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 Winns Mill Road over South Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Winns Mill Road over South Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Winns Mill Road over South Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.