US Bridges

US 29 SR 8 over Little Beaverdam CR Trib

Fair

Hart County, Georgia · 5.5 MI E of Royston · Structure no. 000000014700030

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 SR 8 over Little Beaverdam CR Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 29 SR 8 over Little Beaverdam CR Trib in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 5,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,175 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 SR 8
CrossesLittle Beaverdam CR Trib
Location5.5 MI E of Royston
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyHart County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29394, -83.01607
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,670 (2024)
Projected traffic8,175 by 2031
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 SR 8 over Little Beaverdam CR Trib built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 SR 8 over Little Beaverdam CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 SR 8 over Little Beaverdam CR Trib carry?

About 5,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29 SR 8 over Little Beaverdam CR Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 29 SR 8 over Little Beaverdam CR Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.