US Bridges

Vanna Road over Beaverdam Creek

FairPosted for load

Hart County, Georgia · 1.4 MI NE of Vanna · Structure no. 000000014700200

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanna Road over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Vanna Road over Beaverdam Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVanna Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1.4 MI NE of Vanna
RouteCounty Highway 508
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.24816, -83.04859
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic615 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vanna Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanna Road over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Vanna Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vanna Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vanna Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.