US Bridges

Mays Bridge Road over Beech Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Georgia · 3.8 MI E of Coosa · Structure no. 000000011550430

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,094
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mays Bridge Road over Beech Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mays Bridge Road over Beech Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 87 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,094 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMays Bridge Road
CrossesBeech Creek
Location3.8 MI E of Coosa
RouteCounty Highway 266
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.23333, -85.29323
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,094 (2024)
Projected traffic2,355 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$316,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mays Bridge Road over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Mays Bridge Road over Beech Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Mays Bridge Road over Beech Creek carry?

About 1,094 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mays Bridge Road over Beech Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mays Bridge Road over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.