US Bridges

Horse Farm Road over South Beaverdam Creek

FairPosted for load

Elbert County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SE of Bowman · Structure no. 000000010550370

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horse Farm Road over South Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horse Farm Road over South Beaverdam Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 78 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHorse Farm Road
CrossesSouth Beaverdam Creek
Location3.5 MI SE of Bowman
RouteCounty Highway 170
CountyElbert County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.19207, -82.97041
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horse Farm Road over South Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Horse Farm 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 Horse Farm Road over South Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Horse Farm Road over South Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Horse Farm Road over South Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.