US Bridges

Maxwell Mill RD over Little Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Hart County, Georgia · 5 MI E of Vanna · Structure no. 000000014750220

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maxwell Mill RD over Little Beaverdam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maxwell Mill RD over Little Beaverdam Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2031. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMaxwell Mill RD
CrossesLittle Beaverdam Creek
Location5 MI E of Vanna
RouteCounty Highway 94
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22526, -82.98524
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic135 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$393,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maxwell Mill RD over Little Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maxwell Mill RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Maxwell Mill RD over Little Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maxwell Mill RD over Little Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Maxwell Mill RD over Little Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.