US Bridges

Middleton Ch Road over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Elbert County, Georgia · In NE Middleton · Structure no. 000000010550530

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
441 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middleton Ch Road over Beaverdam Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middleton Ch Road 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMiddleton Ch Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
LocationIn NE Middleton
RouteCounty Highway 304
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.10734, -82.75636
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middleton Ch Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

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

What condition is Middleton Ch Road 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 Middleton Ch Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Middleton Ch Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Middleton Ch Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.