US Bridges

Old Waco Road over Beach Creek Trib

Fair

Haralson County, Georgia · 2.6 MI NW of Bremen · Structure no. 000000014350140

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Waco Road over Beach Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Old Waco Road over Beach Creek Trib in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Waco Road
CrossesBeach Creek Trib
Location2.6 MI NW of Bremen
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyHaralson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74172, -85.18159
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Waco Road over Beach Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Waco Road over Beach Creek Trib 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Waco Road over Beach Creek Trib carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Waco Road over Beach Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Old Waco Road over Beach Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.