Powelton Ch RD over Beaverdam Creek
GoodPosted for loadHancock County, Georgia · 10.6 MI NE of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150380
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 519
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powelton Ch RD over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Powelton Ch RD over Beaverdam Creek in Hancock 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Powelton Ch RD over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Powelton Ch RD over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Powelton Ch RD over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Powelton Ch RD over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Powelton Ch RD over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.