US Bridges

CR 87/ Old SR29 RD over Little Beaverdam CR Trib

FairPosted for load

Hart County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Bowersville · Structure no. 000000014750210

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 87/ Old SR29 RD over Little Beaverdam CR Trib is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 87/ Old SR29 RD 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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 87/ Old SR29 RD
CrossesLittle Beaverdam CR Trib
Location7 MI SE of Bowersville
RouteCounty Highway 87
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29465, -83.02043
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 87/ Old SR29 RD over Little Beaverdam CR Trib built?

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

What condition is CR 87/ Old SR29 RD 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 CR 87/ Old SR29 RD over Little Beaverdam CR Trib carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 87/ Old SR29 RD over Little Beaverdam CR Trib?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 87/ Old SR29 RD over Little Beaverdam CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.