US Bridges

Ogelsby Blvd. over Beaverdam Creek Trib

Good

Elbert County, Georgia · Just NE of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010550720

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ogelsby Blvd. over Beaverdam Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Ogelsby Blvd. over Beaverdam Creek Trib in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOgelsby Blvd.
CrossesBeaverdam Creek Trib
LocationJust NE of Elberton
RouteCounty Highway 261
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11835, -82.85304
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ogelsby Blvd. over Beaverdam Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ogelsby Blvd. over Beaverdam Creek Trib 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 Ogelsby Blvd. over Beaverdam Creek Trib carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ogelsby Blvd. over Beaverdam Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Ogelsby Blvd. over Beaverdam Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.