Brown Bros Road over North Beaverdam Creek
FairPosted for loadElbert County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010550400
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Bros Road over North Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Bros Road over North Beaverdam Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1947, 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 105 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Brown Bros Road over North Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown Bros Road over North 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 Brown Bros Road over North Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brown Bros Road over North Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Bros Road over North Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.