SR 172 over Little Beaverdam Creek
FairPosted for loadHart County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Royston · Structure no. 000000014700140
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 172 over Little Beaverdam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 172 over Little Beaverdam Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 172 over Little Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 172 over Little Beaverdam 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 172 over Little Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 172 over Little Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 172 over Little Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.