US Bridges

Cromer Road over South Beaverdam Creek

Good

Elbert County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010550810

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cromer Road over South Beaverdam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cromer Road over South Beaverdam Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCromer Road
CrossesSouth Beaverdam Creek
Location5 MI NW of Elberton
RouteCounty Highway 168
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.17028, -82.91918
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$762,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cromer Road over South Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cromer Road over South 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 Cromer Road over South Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cromer Road over South Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cromer Road over South Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.