US Bridges

US 29 SR 8 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Hart County, Georgia · 1.7 MI E of Royston · Structure no. 000000014750810

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 SR 8 over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 SR 8 over Beaverdam Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,940 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 SR 8
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1.7 MI E of Royston
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyHart County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28964, -83.07921
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,940 (2024)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2043
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$13.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 SR 8 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 SR 8 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 29 SR 8 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 5,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 29 SR 8 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 SR 8 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.