US Bridges

Bevis Road over Hillabahatachee Creek

GoodPosted for load

Heard County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Franklin · Structure no. 000000014900260

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bevis Road over Hillabahatachee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bevis Road over Hillabahatachee Creek in Heard County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBevis Road
CrossesHillabahatachee Creek
Location1 MI S of Franklin
RouteCounty Highway 2808
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.25563, -85.11667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2024)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$996,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bevis Road over Hillabahatachee Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bevis Road over Hillabahatachee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bevis Road over Hillabahatachee Creek carry?

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

How long is Bevis Road over Hillabahatachee Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bevis Road over Hillabahatachee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.