Harley Rucker RD over Beaverdam Creek
GoodElbert County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NW of Middleton · Structure no. 000000010550490
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 433 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harley Rucker RD over Beaverdam Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harley Rucker 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Harley Rucker RD over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harley Rucker RD over Beaverdam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Harley Rucker RD over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Harley Rucker RD over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Harley Rucker RD over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.