US Bridges

Pulliam Mill Road over South Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Elbert County, Georgia · 5.3 MI SE of Bowman · Structure no. 000000010550340

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulliam Mill Road over South Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pulliam Mill Road over South Beaverdam Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2031. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPulliam Mill Road
CrossesSouth Beaverdam Creek
Location5.3 MI SE of Bowman
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyElbert County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.18112, -82.94311
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic765 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulliam Mill Road over South Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulliam 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pulliam Mill Road over South Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pulliam Mill Road over South Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pulliam Mill Road over South Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.