US Bridges

Bevis Road over Brush Creek Trib

Good

Heard County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Franklin · Structure no. 000000014900240

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bevis Road over Brush Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Bevis Road over Brush Creek Trib in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBevis Road
CrossesBrush Creek Trib
Location6 MI S of Franklin
RouteCounty Highway 2808
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.20085, -85.11731
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2024)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2031
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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bevis Road over Brush Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bevis Road over Brush Creek Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bevis Road over Brush Creek Trib carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bevis Road over Brush Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Bevis Road over Brush Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.