US Bridges

Pearl Mill RD over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Elbert County, Georgia · 2.3 MI E of Middleton · Structure no. 000000010550480

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
617 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearl Mill RD over Beaverdam Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearl Mill RD over Beaverdam Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 617 ft (188.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPearl Mill RD
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location2.3 MI E of Middleton
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyElbert County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.09436, -82.7292
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length617 ft (188.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearl Mill RD over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearl Mill RD over 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 Pearl Mill RD over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pearl Mill RD over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 617 ft (188.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pearl Mill RD over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.