US Bridges

Fairmont Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib

Good

Hancock County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150010

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairmont Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Fairmont Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFairmont Road
CrossesLittle Beaverdam CR Trib
Location3.5 MI N of Sparta
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.32081, -83.00367
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairmont Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairmont Road over Little Beaverdam CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fairmont Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib carry?

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

How long is Fairmont Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fairmont Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.