US Bridges

Beach Creek Road over Beach Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Haralson County, Georgia · 3.4 Miles North East of T · Structure no. 000000014350820

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Creek Road over Beach Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Beach Creek Road over Beach Creek in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBeach Creek Road
CrossesBeach Creek
Location3.4 Miles North East of T
RouteCounty Highway 174
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78734, -85.26127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach Creek Road over Beach Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Creek Road over Beach Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Beach Creek Road over Beach Creek carry?

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

How long is Beach Creek Road over Beach Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Creek Road over Beach Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.