Calhoun Road over Little Beaverdam Creek
PoorClosed to trafficElbert County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Bowman · Structure no. 000000010550390
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calhoun Road over Little Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calhoun Road over Little Beaverdam Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Calhoun Road over Little Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Calhoun Road over Little Beaverdam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Calhoun Road over Little Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Calhoun Road over Little Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Calhoun Road over Little Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.