US Bridges

"k" Street over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000014550350

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

"k" Street over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying "k" Street over Beaver Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries"k" Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3 MI NE of Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 243
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.78362, -84.82737
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was "k" Street over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is "k" Street over Beaver Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does "k" Street over Beaver Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is "k" Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns "k" Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.