US Bridges

Old HWY 29 Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib

FairPosted for load

Hart County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Bowersville · Structure no. 000000014750200

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 29 Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 29 Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld HWY 29 Road
CrossesLittle Beaverdam CR Trib
Location7 MI SE of Bowersville
RouteCounty Highway 87
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29441, -83.01584
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic105 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 29 Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 29 Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old HWY 29 Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 29 Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 29 Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.