US Bridges

Beaverdam Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib

Fair

Hart County, Georgia · 8.75 MI S of Hartwell · Structure no. 000000014750720

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaverdam Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib is a steel culvert carrying Beaverdam Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaverdam Road
CrossesLittle Beaverdam CR Trib
Location8.75 MI S of Hartwell
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyHart County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.23619, -83.00056
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaverdam Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaverdam 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 December 2024.

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

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beaverdam Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Beaverdam Road over Little Beaverdam CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.