US Bridges

SR 120 over Beach Creek

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · 4.5 MI E of Tallapoosa · Structure no. 000000014350900

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 120 over Beach Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 120 over Beach Creek in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 2,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2032. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 120
CrossesBeach Creek
Location4.5 MI E of Tallapoosa
RouteState Highway 120
CountyHaralson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.76289, -85.22302
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,780 (2024)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$30.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 120 over Beach Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 120 over Beach 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 120 over Beach Creek carry?

About 2,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 120 over Beach Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 120 over Beach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.