US Bridges

SR 20 over Beech Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 5.3 MI W of Rome · Structure no. 000000011501140

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Beech Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 20 over Beech Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,595 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 20
CrossesBeech Creek
Location5.3 MI W of Rome
RouteState Highway 20
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.27188, -85.26438
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2024)
Projected traffic20,595 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 over Beech 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Beech Creek carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 20 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.