US Bridges

Kay Nursery RD over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Hart County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Vanna · Structure no. 000000014750280

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kay Nursery RD over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kay Nursery RD over Beaverdam Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKay Nursery RD
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1 MI N of Vanna
RouteCounty Highway 137
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26181, -83.05764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic60 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$346,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kay Nursery RD over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kay Nursery RD over Beaverdam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Kay Nursery RD over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kay Nursery RD over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Kay Nursery RD over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.